In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops yesterday fired rockets on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir in order to infiltrate a large group of militants into the Indian territory. AIR Correspondent reports that around 6.30 P.M yesterday when Pakistani troops from a forward post fired several rockets on three Indian posts along the LoC in Krishnaghati area of Poonch sector so as to push a large group of militants into Indian territory . The three posts targeted included Kranti, Kranti-1 and Kripan posts along the LoC. The rocket attacks were followed by heavy machine gun fire. The rockets exploded away from the Indian posts .Indian troops returned the fire in retaliation which resulted in an exchange of fire which continued till 9 p.m. According to official sources timely retaliation by Indian troops foiled the Pak plan to push in the militants into J&K territory. Although according to official sources there was no casualty on Indian side but unconfirmed reports say that one JCO was injured in the exchange of fire.<br/>
News On AIR | February 14, 2010 5:35 PM
Pak troops fire rockets on Indian positions along LoC in J&K