Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 16: Pakistan on Wednesday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, a day after security forces foiled an infiltration bid. The Pakistani Army resorted to unprovoked firing in forward areas in Gurez sector of the district of north Kashmir.
Pakistani troops targeted forward posts of the area with mortars and other weapons at around 11.30 am, according to a police official. The shelling targeted forward defence locations in Bagtore area of Gurez sector.
A police official said, “Ceasefire violation happened in Gurez”, adding the “Pakistan Army started an unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) along the Line of control in Bagtore area of Gurez, by resorting to unprovoked firing of mortars and other weapons at around 11:30 am today. Shelling targeted forward defence locations in Bagtore area of Gurez sector.”
He added that the Indian Army was giving a strong and befitting response. Heavy shelling was still going on from both sides when last reports came in. There was no immediate report of any causalities, said the official.
The official added, “Indian Army personnel giving a strong and befitting response to. Heavy shelling still going on from both sides. however, there was no immediate report of any causalities." |
