Pak shells forward posts in Poonch

Jammu, February 2

The Pakistan army opened heavy fire and shelled forward posts along the LoC in several sectors of Poonch district on Tuesday, drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

“At about 2.45 pm, the Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mankote sector in Poonch district,” a Defence spokesman said.

The Indian Army retaliated befittingly, he said.

Pakistan troops also resorted to shelling and firing in the Qasba, Kerni and Mendhar sectors triggering brief exchanges, officials said.

Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 5,400 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in 2020. — PTI