Srinagar, Jan 02, KDC: A child has died while at least six people, including four children, were injured on Monday in an IED explosion at one of the houses attacked by ‘militants’ last night in Dangri village of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
An official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that the explosion was caused by an IED planted by the attackers to inflict casualties on the police and security forces.
Four people were killed and six others injured last evening when suspected militants opened indiscriminate fire on the residents in the village.
“A blast occurred near the house of victim of yesterday’s firing incident in Rajouri’s Upper Dangri village. One child has succumbed to injuries. Five person injured, one critical. Another suspected IED was spotted which is being cleared, ADGP Mukesh Singh said.
A bandh call has been issued by local Hindu and Muslim outfits to protest the innocent civilian killings.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor has announced an ex gratia for the next of kin of those affected by the violence.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Rajouri. I assure the people that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families,” the LG said.
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 10 lakh and a Govt job would be given to the next of kin of each of those civilians martyred in dastardly attack ” he said.
The LG also said that seriously injured would be given Rs.1 lakh. “Officials have been directed to ensure best treatment to injured, ” he said. (KDC)
