Ceasefire Violation: Pak troops open heavy firing on Indian posts along LoC
- 5 years ago
Jammu: Pakistani troops opened heavy weapons and RPG firing on an Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector.
According to Army officials, the firing on Shahpur area of Poonch sector began at 7.30 am, leading to heavy firing exchanges.
"Pak troops have targeted Indian posts by firing rocket projectile grenades (RPGs) and heavy machine guns along LoC in Doda Battalion forward area in Poonch district since 0730 hours today," a senior Army officer said.
Indian border troops retaliated effectively, resulting in heavy exchanges which were on for five hours, the officer said.
There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing, he said.
Top Army officials are monitoring the situation in wake of the heavy firing along the border line and troops have been asked in other forward areas to intensify round the clock vigilance.
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According to Army officials, the firing on Shahpur area of Poonch sector began at 7.30 am, leading to heavy firing exchanges.
"Pak troops have targeted Indian posts by firing rocket projectile grenades (RPGs) and heavy machine guns along LoC in Doda Battalion forward area in Poonch district since 0730 hours today," a senior Army officer said.
Indian border troops retaliated effectively, resulting in heavy exchanges which were on for five hours, the officer said.
There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing, he said.
Top Army officials are monitoring the situation in wake of the heavy firing along the border line and troops have been asked in other forward areas to intensify round the clock vigilance.
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