RAWALAKOT (Kashmir English): Two girls were seriously injured in a firing by armed men of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) near the Rawalakot bus terminal on Thursday, the district police said.
According to the Rawalakot District Police spokesperson, a group of armed men opened indiscriminate fire on police personnel on duty near the bus terminal, which resulted in the injury of two girls.
The injured are identified as Ayesha Saqib and Javeria Saqib, both residents of the Matyal Mera area near the bus terminal.
Police said that armed men of the action committee carry out attacks on security personnel and civilians every day, resulting in martyrdom and injuries to civilians.
The police spokesperson said such incidents were aimed at creating unrest and damaging the reputation of law enforcement agencies by harming civilians.
The district police reaffirmed that they will continue to take all necessary measures to eliminate armed groups of JAAC and maintain law and order in the region.
