In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's forces again resorted to heavy shelling and firing along the Line of Control in Poonch district today. Defence Spokesperson Lt. Col.Manish Mehta told AIR that Pakistani troops started unprovoked firing in Krishna Ghati sector targeting border posts and civilian areas around 8:30 am this morning.Pakistani forces shelled Indian areas using heavy mortars,automatic and small arms.<br/><br/>Indian Army guarding the borderline retaliated and gave a befitting reply to Pakistani shelling. Exchange of fire is still continuing. No report of any fresh causality or injury to Indian side so far. Our correspondent reports that last night Pakistani forces had resorted to shelling and firing in Balakote and Manjakote sectors in Poonch and Rajouri districts which has left a BSF jawan martyred and seven security personnel injured.
News On AIR | November 21, 2016 4:43 PM
J&K: Heavy firing by Pak troops along LoC in Poonch