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5 schools on LoC reopen after 7 months in Rajouri

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 12/13/2017 3:09:41 PM

JAMMU, Dec 12: Five government schools along the LoC were reopened, seven months after they were closed due to threat of shelling and firing, in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, officials said today.
Five schools, which were closed due to heavy shelling and firing seven months ago, have been reopened in Nowshera sector, they said.
The schools which were reopened including Government Middle School Jangarh, Primary School Jangarh, Middle School Sarya, and Primary Schools at Baskhi Morh and Mohitra, located along the Line of Control. These schools fall within firing and shelling range of Pakistani troops, the officials said.
The schools were closed in May as most of the 3,000 people living in these areas shifted to safe shelters, away from firing and shelling range, they said.