Two jawans injured as Pakistan troops open fire

This is the 22nd incident of ceasefire violation this month. “The Pakistani Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from 1:30 am in Poonch sector along the LoC on Thursday,” a defence spokesman said here. 

The Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively, he said, adding that two soldiers sustained minor injuries in the crossfire and were evacuated to the nearest military hospital. On Wednesday, the Pakistani Army violated ceasefire by unprovoked and indiscriminate firing and shelling along the LoC in Bhimbher Gali sector in Rajouri district from 2:45 pm, the spokesman said.