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Pak troops violate ceasefire in Poonch, fire mortars

Written by  Ms Harneep Kaur Bhullar -- March 12th 2017 06:14 PM -- Updated: March 13th 2017 08:08 AM
Pak troops violate ceasefire in Poonch, fire mortars

Pak troops violate ceasefire in Poonch, fire mortars

Jammu: Pakistani troops fired mortars along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir today, prompting the army to retaliate. There was no casualty on the Indian side. "There was unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch district from 1200 hours, using 82 mm mortars and automatic weapons," a defence spokesman said. "Army took positions and gave a befitting response. Intermittent firing is going on," he said. — PTI


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