09 November,2016 08:02 AM IST | | Agencies
Pakistani troops yesterday shelled Indian posts and civilian areas along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian troops to retaliate
Jammu: Pakistani troops yesterday shelled Indian posts and civilian areas along Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian troops to retaliate.
There has been no casualty or injury to any one on the Indian side in firing by Pakistani troops, officials said.
There was unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district from 13.45 hours yesterday, a defence spokesman said.
They used 120mm mortar bombs and automatic weapons during the ceasefire violation, he said, adding befitting reply has been given to them without any casualty on our side.
Earlier, there has been firing by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Nowshera sector since 8:45 am yesterday, a senior Army officer said. Indian troops guarding the borderline retaliated, resulting in exchanges.
"There has been no casualty or injury to any one in the firing by Pakistan," he said.
