Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing on LoC

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IANS Jammu
Last Updated : Oct 16 2016 | 10:07 AM IST

Pakistani troops on Sunday resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions on the Line of control (LoC) in Jammu region's Rajouri district.

Lt Col Manish Mehta, defence spokesman said, "Pakistan Army violated ceasefire in Naushera sector of the LoC using small arms."

"Our troops have responded befittingly using same calibre weapons."

"No casualty or damage was reported. Firing exchanges continued in the area," the spokesman added.

--IANS

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First Published: Oct 16 2016 | 10:02 AM IST

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