Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops targeted forward Indian posts along the Line of Control with rockets, mortars and resorted to heavy firing in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours today. According to Brigadier General Staff, 16 Corps, Brig S Dua, Pakistani troops attacked the Indian forward posts in Krishnagati sub-sector of the district and fired dozens of mortars and rockets which exploded away from the posts without causing any damage. Terming it as an 'unprovoked act', Brigadier Dua said that Indian troops guarding the border fired back resulting in heavy exchanges for over two hours. However, there was no loss of life on Indian side.
News On AIR | August 19, 2010 11:59 AM
Pak troops fire at Indian forward posts, violate ceasefire