Pakistan army opens fire along LoC in Poonch, Indian forces hit back

Firing exchanges continued for nearly an hour, defence sources said

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Army jawans keep vigil in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army in krishna Ghati along the LoC
IANS Jammu
Last Updated : May 09 2017 | 11:23 AM IST
Pakistan Army resorted to firing at Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, sources said.

Defence sources said that the Pakistani Army started firing at the Indian positions in Manjkot area of Mendhar sector at 8.40 am. 

"They used small arms and automatics to target the Indian positions. Effective retaliation was given from the Indian side," they said.

Firing exchanges continued for nearly an hour, the defence sources said.
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First Published: May 09 2017 | 11:22 AM IST

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