<span style="color: #222222;">Pakistani troops today fired at and shelled forward areas along the International Border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district in violation of the ceasefire. Pakistan Rangers opened fire and engaged in mortar shelling in Pansar, Manyari and Chak Changa areas in Hiranagar sector. The violation of the ceasefire began late night and continued intermittently till today morning. Border Security Force troops guarding the border retaliated effectively, leading to brief exchanges of fire.<br />''<br />''Furthermore, Pakistan army also violated ceasefire in Degwar sector of Poonch today. PRO defence said that Pakistan army violated ceasefire along LoC in Degwar sector by firing with small arms. However, Indian troops guarding the fence retaliated befittingly. The firing continued for about 20 minutes and there are no reports of damage of property and life added PRO defence.</span><br />