Pak won't succeed in creating atmosphere of terror in J-K: Nirmal Singh

Srinagar (J-K), July 8 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Nirmal Singh on Saturday assured that stern action would be taken against Pakistan for creating an atmosphere of terror in the valley.

"We have been giving befitting reply to Pakistan because it understands that language only. Pakistan will not get success in its attempt of creating an atmosphere of terror in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan will break down one day," Singh told ANI.

His statement comes hours after some civilians and army personnel were killed and injured in Pakistan firing in the state.

Two civilians belonging to the same family were killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch Sector along the Line of Control (LoC).

According to reports, the mother and father have been killed while their two children have been injured after the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars in the wee hours of Saturday.

Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively to the ceasefire violation which took place around 6:30 a.m.

Earlier in the day, two army jawans were injured in a terror attack in Hajin area of Bandipora.(ANI)

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