Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J-K’s Poonch

“The shelling and firing started at 12 am and our troops have responded befittingly,” defence ministry spokesperson said.

The Pakistan Army on Sunday resorted to unprovoked shelling and firing on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, authorities said.

BSF soldiers patrol along a border fence at an outpost along the Line of Control (LoC) between India-Pakistan at Abdulian, some 38 kms southwest of Jammu. (AFP File Photo)

Defence ministry spokesman Lt Col Manish Mehta told IANS that the Pakistanis used 82 mm mortars and automatics to target Indian positions at Krishna Ghati sector on the Line of Control.

“The shelling and firing started at 12 am and our troops have responded befittingly,” he said. “Intermittent firing exchanges are still going on.”

The official said no casualty or damage was reported on the Indian side.