Exchange of fire reported along LoC in Kashmir's Poonch; no casualty

The firing from across the border was reported on a forward Indian post in Krishna Ghati sector late on Friday night

Security personnel and polling officials with election materials leave for poll duty in  Jammu and Kashmir. (File Photo: PTI)
The vigil was intensified following the exchange of fire. (Representative Image)
Press Trust of India Mendhar/Jammu
1 min read Last Updated : Jun 29 2024 | 7:00 PM IST

A brief exchange of fire was reported along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, official sources said on Saturday.

The firing from across the border was reported on a forward Indian post in Krishna Ghati sector late Friday night, prompting retaliation by the army troops guarding the LoC, the sources said.

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They said there was no casualty in the firing, which lasted for a brief period.

The vigil was intensified to ensure that there is no infiltration by terrorists into this side, the sources said, adding a search of the area is underway.

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Topics :India Pakistan relationsPakistan Kashmir

First Published: Jun 29 2024 | 7:00 PM IST

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