JAMMU: The Indian and Pakistani armies exchanged gunfire along Line of Control in Poonch district after ceasefire violation by Pakistani Army who fired upon the forward posts, official sources said on Thursday.
“The firing started when Pakistan’s Army violated the ceasefire by firing between 0300 hrs to 0430 hrs,” the sources said. “The Pakistani fire was effectively retaliated,” an official said.
No loss of life and property has been reported so far, he added. Meanwhile, Pakistan also violated the ceasefire in Laam and Jhangar areas of Nowshera Sector in Rajouri.
“Heavy exchange of firing is on,” sources further said. Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh is also in Poonch to inaugurate a bridge. (AGENCIES)
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