Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army retaliates

Pakistan violated ceasefire across the LoC in Shahpur Kerni area of Poonch using 82 mm mortar and small arms.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army retaliates
Pakistan violated ceasefire across the Line of Control in Poonch. (Picture for representative)

Pakistan once again violated ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur Kerni area of Poonch in Jammu today. This is the second violation in the last 2 days.

One woman was injured in the ceasefire violation. The injured has been identified as Shahnaz Akhtar.

Pakistan is using 82 mm mortar and small arms. Indian Army is retaliating however, no loss of life or injury has been reported as of now.

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Pakistan Army had initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars from along the LoC in Naushera sector of Rajouri district in Krishna Ghati sector on June 1.

The Indian Army posts are retaliating strongly and effectively. The firing is presently on.

Police sources said Akhtar was injured in Shahpur Kerni area of Poonch when Pak shell hits her house and she is seriously injured. She has been shifted to Poonch hospital.

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