Pak targets forward areas in J&K’s Poonch

at 1:34 pm
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Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (File Pic)

Srinagar (NVI): Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir today, defence officials said.

The Pakistani army resorted to unprovoked firing and mortar shelling in Balakote sector at around 11:40 am today, officials said, adding that the Indian Army gave a befitting response.

“At about 1140 hours Pak initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & shelling with mortars along LoC in Balakote sector, District Poonch (J&K). Indian Army retaliates befittingly.” a defence statement read.

(More details awaited)

-RJV