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India, Pakistan trade heavy fire on LoC in Poonch
Jammu, March 29
Heavy firing exchanges took place on Friday between Indian and Pakistani soldiers on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, Defence Ministry said.
"Around 7.30 a.m., Pakistan initiated the attack violating the ceasefire agreement. There was unprovoked attack launched by the Pakistani soldiers in Mankote and Krishna Ghati sectors," Ministry spokesperson Lt. Col. Devender Anand said.
They resorted to mortar shelling and also used small firearms to target Indian positions. The Indian Army retaliated effectively, he added.
"Around 7.30 a.m., Pakistan initiated the attack violating the ceasefire agreement. There was unprovoked attack launched by the Pakistani soldiers in Mankote and Krishna Ghati sectors," Ministry spokesperson Lt. Col. Devender Anand said.
They resorted to mortar shelling and also used small firearms to target Indian positions. The Indian Army retaliated effectively, he added.
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