Pakistani troops resort to unprovoked firing in J&K's Poonch district

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Mar 17, 2020

2:32PM

Pakistani troops resort to unprovoked firing in J&K's Poonch district

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In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing targetting Indian forward posts and civilian areas in border district of Poonch in J&K during wee hours today.

A defence spokesperson said, around 6 AM Pakistani troops started firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the Line of Control in Mankote and Mendhar sectors of Poonch.

However, Indian troops retaliated and gave a befitting reply to Pak firing. No damage or injury has been reported to the Indian side. Pakistani troops have been frequently violating ceasefire for the past four days.