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Two soldiers injured as Pakistan opens fire along LoC in Poonch

Two Indian soldiers were injured on Thursday in a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan Army.

Updated on: Jun 29, 2017, 09:00:12 IST
By , Jammu
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Two Indian soldiers were injured on Thursday in a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan Army.

Indian Army soldiers stand guard near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch. (PTI File Photo)
Indian Army soldiers stand guard near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch. (PTI File Photo)

“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked shelling and firing along the LoC in Poonch,” defence ministry sources told IANS.

They used small arms, automatics and mortars. The firing started at 1.30 am. The Indian Army retaliated effectively and strongly.

The injured soldiers were shifted to hospital.

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