POONCH: Pakistani troops on Thursday violated border ceasefire as they resorted to “unprovoked” firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region, which was retaliated to by the Indian forces, the defence ministry said here.
“Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing across the LoC in Sawjian sector of Poonch district since 9:15 AM,” Jammu-based defence spokesman Lt Col Manish Mehta said.
The firing lasted for 5-10 minutes, he said, adding casualty or damage was reported on the Indian side