Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, no casualty reported

The Pakistani troops fired mortars along LoC

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Army soldiers patrol near the highly militarized Line of Control dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, in Pallanwal sector, about 75 kilometers from Jammu
Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Mar 12 2017 | 3:59 PM IST
Pakistani troops fired mortars along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting the army to retaliate.

There was no casualty on the Indian side.

"There was unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch district from 1200 hours, using 82 mm mortars and automatic weapons," a defence spokesman said.

"Army took positions and gave a befitting response. Intermittent firing is going on," he said.

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First Published: Mar 12 2017 | 3:50 PM IST

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