JAMMU: The Poonch-based cross-border Trade Facilitation Centre was damaged and the cross-LoC travel had to be suspended today due to heavy shelling by Pakistan, which triggered a sharp reply from the Indian troops.
The Pakistani troops resumed the heavy mortar shelling and automatic weapon firing at 0640 hours today after a lull of the ceasefire violation that began yesterday, targeting the Indian posts and civilian areas near the Line of Control, said the defence spokesperson.
“There was unprovoked firing by Pakistan Army in Poonch sector from 0640 hours today with 82 mm mortars and automatic weapons,” said the defence spokesman adding the Pakistani onslaught was “befittingly” responded to.
“The Army took position and responded befittingly and an intermittent firing is on presently,” he said adding there has been no casualty on our side. (AGENCIES)
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