Pak troops violate ceasefire twice, infiltration bid foiled

Pakistan violated the ceasefire twice in Keran sector as Indian troops foiled an infiltration bid after exchanging fire with militants that left the JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) dead.
"There were two ceasefire violations in Keran sector of Kupwara district from across the Line of Control since 2000 hours Wednesday," Defence spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar said.
The JCO, who was killed, was identified by the army as Naib Subedar Gurdayal Singh.
Brar said the first ceasefire violation took place at 2000 hours yesterday and the firing from other side of LoC continued for nearly 50 minutes.

The second ceasefire violation began at 1100 hours today and the exchange of fire was continuing till last reports came in, he said.

Official sources said the Pakistani troops stationed at Saheli post opened unprovoked firing at Shalapathri post on Indian side of LoC yesterday, leaving a soldier injured.
The Pakistani troops used mortars and heavy weapons to target the Indian position, which was retaliated.

The ceasefire violations on Eid day came after troops foiled an infiltration bid in the same area.

The sources said the ceasefire violations from Pakistani side were apparently aimed at giving cover to militants trying to infiltrate into Kashmir ahead of snowfall which will close all passes along the rugged terrain of LoC.