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Pakistan Army retaliatory fire target Indian post, 2 Indian soldiers hit

Pakistan Army retaliatory fire target Indian post, 2 Indian soldiers hit

JAMMU: Pakistan Army today retaliated against Indian forward posts alongthe Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri districts of occupied Jammuand Kashmir, leaving two BSF jawans injured.

Indian Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms,automatics and mortar bombs from 0850 hours today in Bhimbher Gali (BG)sector along LoC (in Poonch district).

The Pakistan Army is retaliating strongly and effectively to the ceasefireviolation.

Pakistan troops also fired mortars along the LoC in Tarkundi gali, LambiBari, Khorinar, Dhar and Panjgrian areas of Manjakote sector of Rajouri inretaliation.

Two BSF jawans sustained injuries, a BSF officer said.

A cattle shed was damaged in the shelling in Manjakote, the Collector said,adding there was no injury to any civilian.

Schools in the affected areas along the LoC in Rajouri district have beenclosed as a precautionary measure.

There were no ceasefire violations reported along the IB since January 22.