Pak targets forward Indian posts, civilians areas; draws strong reaction

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The Pakistan Army Wednesday fired mortar bombs and small arms targeting forwards posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu andKashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
The defence spokesperson said the Pakistan Army continued its "nefarious activities along the LoC". They fired small arms and mortars in Mendhar sector at about 4 pm.
He said that the Indian Army was retaliating strongly and effectively.
The officials said the Pakistan Army was firing 120 mm and 81 mm mortars continuously.
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First Published: Jan 23 2019 | 8:40 PM IST