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J&K: Ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch

By IANS | Updated: February 21, 2020 16:20 IST

The Pakistan Army on Friday resorted to unprovoked firing across the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Srinagar, Feb 21 The Pakistan Army on Friday resorted to unprovoked firing across the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir.

The firing in Shahpur and Kirni sectors comes a week after a 60-year-old was killed and three others were injured in Pakistani firing on the LoC in the Shahpur sector.

According to details, the firing which started in the afternoon is still going on from both sides.

The Pakistan Army targeted Indian Army positions and civilian areas with long-range mortars.

Sources said the Indian Army is giving a befitting response to the Pakistani aggression.

( With inputs from IANS )

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