Cross-LoC shelling in Rajouri, Poonch villages

Several villages along the Line of Control (LoC) continue to bear the brunt of ceasefire violations.

In a latest, Pakistan armylate on Tuesday night resorted to firing and shelling, targeting Tarkundi Galiand others areas in this district, said an official. The explosions resultingfrom mortar shelling were heard even in Rajouri town.

   

The official said theshelling lasted for over two hours in Tarkundi with mortar shells landing inseveral areas along the LoC.

Meanwhile, in Shahpur andother areas of Poonch sector, Pakistan army resorted to ceasefire violation,said another official.

“Firing and shelling wasgoing on in the area till late evening,” The official said, adding there was,however, no report of loss of life or damage to the property.

Jammu-based defencespokesman, Lt Col Devander Anand said Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefireviolation by firing with small arms followed by intense shelling, “Our armyretaliated befittingly,” he said.

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