Army soldier among 22 killed, 160 injured in AJK quake

RAWALPINDI, Sep 24 (APP):At least 22 persons, including a Pakistan Army soldier, lost their lives and 160 others sustained injuries due to an earthquake in three towns of Azad Jammau and Kashmir on Tuesday, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoting figures provided by civil administrations of the respective area stated in a news update issued here around midnight.

Damage to the infrastructure, including roads and bridges in Mirpur, Jatlan and Jarikas was also reported.

Damage assessment based on ariel and initial physical survey done by the Pakistan Army experts had been accomplished.