Fresh exchange of fire rock LoC in Poonch, infiltration

JAMMU: Indian and Pakistan troops tonight traded heavy gunfire along the Line of Control in Poonch sector after the movement of a group of suspected infiltrators was detected, in fresh escalation of tension.

"There was a movement of 6 to 7 persons close to LoC opposite Krishagati sub-sector in Poonch sector at around 2145 hours tonight", Defence Spokesman Col R K Palta told PTI.

There was no immediate report of casualty or injury on the Indian side.