Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch

Indian Army retaliated befittingly to the unprovoked firing by the Pakistani side.

Indian Army (Source: PTI)

New Delhi: Pakistan on Tuesday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, Defence spokesperson said. At about 6:30 pm Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Poonch sector (J&K). Indian Army retaliated befittingly to the unprovoked firing by the Pakistani side. Firing stopped at 8:00 pm in the night. On Monday as well, heavy ceasefire violation was reported from two locations in Poonch. In general area of Delina Chowk, a terrorist was apprehended after a joint check-post manned by police and Army drew fire from a truck. Another terrorist entered a nearby locality, sources added. One AK 47 and one pistol were recovered. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have stated that one of the two persons who were abducted by terrorists in Tral, yesterday, has been shot dead. Search for the other person is underway. Moreover, sources said that one truck driver was targeted and killed in Bijbehara in Anantnag district by stone-pelting criminals. Two individuals also injured in Pampore and Hawal, Srinagar by similar mob.