Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch as counting for J&K DDC polls begin

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JAMMU: As counting begun for eight phase first ever District Development Council elections, Pakistan on Tuesday morning yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Defence spokesman here said that at about 0930 hrs Pak initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with Small Arms and shelling with Mortars along LoC in Mankote sector in District Poonch.
Indian Army retaliated befittingly.
Earlier on Monday also, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Balakote sector in Poonch.
However, counting for DDC polls is underway in all districts of the Union Territory. (Agency)