Pakistan targets areas along LoC in Nowshera

"At about 0730 hours today, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms & intense shelling with mortars along LoC in Nowshera Sector", a defence spokesman said.

By PTI | Updated: Jun 10, 2020, 04.30 PM IST

Security personnel during a cordon and search operation, after Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by intense mortar shelling and firing with small arms, along the LoC, at Mankote sector in Poonch district, Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

JAMMU: The Pakistani Army on Wednesday opened fire and shelled mortars along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said. The Indian Army effectively retaliated.

"At about 0730 hours today, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms & intense shelling with mortars along LoC in Nowshera Sector", a defence spokesman said.

Exchanges were on when last reports came from the area.

Pakistani troops had shelled areas along the LoC in Mankote and Khari Karmara sectors of Poonch district on Monday and Tuesday.

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