Jammu: Pakistani troops shelled forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Sunday, prompting a “befitting response” from the Indian Army, a defence spokesperson said.
There have been no reports of any casualties so far, the official said.
“Around 6:45 AM, the Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling mortars along the LoC in Mankote sector. Indian Army retaliated befittingly,” the spokesperson said.
Later around 5:50 PM, Pakistan initiated small arms firing and mortar shelling in Shahpur, Kirni and Krishna Ghati sectors, the spokesperson said, adding that the Indian Army again gave a “befitting reply”.
Intense cross-border shelling was still going on when reports last came in, a police official said.
People in the shelling-hit areas have been directed to stay inside underground bunkers or at other safe places to avoid any loss of life, he said.
