Jammu, July 23 -- A couple was killed and five others injured after the passengers vehicle they were travelling in was hit by shooting stones in Ramban district on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH 44) on Wednesday morning, taking the toll of rain-related deaths in Jammu region to 24, said officials.

The deceased were identified as Nazir Ahmed and his wife Shakila Begum, residents of Kashtigarh in Doda district.

The incident took place at Gangroo near Ramsoo when the tempo traveller was on it way to Ramban from Banihal.

"Amid rainfall, shooting stones struck a Tempo Traveller injuring seven people. They were taken to hospital. Two of them, however, succumbed to their injuries," police spokesperson said.

On Sunday, flash flood stuck ...