Jammu, Feb 28 : Consistent firing by Pakistan has forced migration from villages along LoC in Rajouri and Poonch district. Many homes were damaged and people are living in fear.

Locals say firing is continuing for last many days and they fear for their lives and livestock too.  Many are living with their relatives with uncertainity looming large

On Thursday Pakistani Army heavily shelled forward posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Indian Army retaliated in equal measure.

Pak resorted to shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along the LoC in Krishna Ghati sector”.

Authorities have ordered a temporary closure of educational institutions in a 5-km radius along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

They have asked all border dwellers to remain inside their homes and not move outside in view of shelling by Pakistan.