J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army gives befitting reply; 1 civilian injured

At least one civilian was injured when Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir starting from late on Friday night. The firing started around 11 PM on Friday and has been going on since. 

Indian troops have given b a fitting answer to the firing by Pakistani forces. 

According to an official statement, Pakistani troops are firing small arms, automatics, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars since late night. 

Earlier on Thursday, ceasefire violation by Pak troops had claimed the life of a civilian, while Indian Army shot dead at least 5 Pakistani soldiers in retaliation fire. 

One civilian injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, firing underway. pic.twitter.com/KELTAYcoTk

— ANI (@ANI_news) June 3, 2017

Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch since 11 pm yesterday; one civilian injured, firing underway. pic.twitter.com/CLd0oJyUok

— ANI (@ANI_news) June 3, 2017

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