ADVERTISEMENT
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch
PTI
Last Updated IST
The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Poonch sector. PTI file photo
The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Poonch sector. PTI file photo

The Pakistan Army today violated the ceasefire by opening fire in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

"The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Poonch sector," Defence spokesman Lt Col Manish Mehta said.

He said the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire in Shahpur area of Poonch sector by firing with automatic weapons at 0430 hours.

"Our troops have responded appropriately, no casualty or damage to our troops was reported", he said.

Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels| Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Read more
(Published 10 April 2016, 10:45 IST)