The Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along Line of Control near Keri and Digwar areas of Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Indian Army is giving a befitting reply.
A nine-year-old boy was killed and five other civilians were injured as Pakistani troops targeted border villages and forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir by firing and shelling, a police official said.
Indian troops fired in retaliation to silence the Pakistani guns and the exchange of fire between the two sides was continuing when last reports came in.
Updates:
#12:34 PM: 3 civilians dead (all minors), 8 injured after ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J&K's Poonch.
#10:30 AM: One girl lost her life during ceasefire violation in Digwar sector of J&K's Poonch. Total 2 dead, 5 injured.
The official said that Pakistani troops targeted dozens of villages and posts in Shahpur, Kirni and Qasba sectors in the early hours, resulting in the death of a boy and injuries to five other civilians.
Read | J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch sector; Indian Army retaliates
He identified the deceased boy as Israr Ahmad of Karni sector.
The official said the heavy cross-border firing started around 0650 hours, triggering panic among border residents.
He said the injured civilians have been rushed to a hospital.
Meanwhile, there was an infiltration attempt in Keran sector. The security forces have killed one infiltrator. Search operation continues.
Pakistan violated ceasefire at multiple occasions in September. The most recent incident took place on Wednesday when the Pak troops shelled LoC at Poonch and Bhimbher ali sector.
On September 24, two soldiers were injured as Pakistan opened fire at forwarding posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district.
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