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Pakistan violates ceasefire again in J&K's Poonch

By IANS | Updated: February 24, 2020 17:06 IST

After a gap of one day, Pakistan on Monday once again resorted to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Srinagar, Feb 24 After a gap of one day, Pakistan on Monday once again resorted to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ceasefire violations were reported in the Qasba and Kerni sectors of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.

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

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

On Saturday, Pakistan had resorted to ceasefire violation in the same sectors.

Earlier this month, a 60-year-old civilian was killed and three others were injured in Pakistani firing at the LoC in the Shahpur sector of Poonch.

( With inputs from IANS )

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