ads
Saturday (September 14): Heavy firing and mortar shelling on forward posts and villages by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir violated the ceasefire today, officials said.
“There was no report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and the border residents have been advised to take necessary precautionary measures for their safety.”, Deputy Commissioner of Poonch Rahul Yadav said.
According to officials, firing and mortar shelling from across the border started in Balakote and Mankote areas around 10 am, drawing a strong retaliation from the Indian Army. Heavy exchange of fire between the two sides was going on when last reports were received.