JAMMU: Pakistani Army on Wednesday they were forced to fire on developed areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in two sectors Jammu and Kashmir this Poonch district, withdrawing retaliation from Indian troops, a defense spokesman said. “Around 1540 hours today, the Pakistan Army began violating a ceasefire without reason by firing small arms LoC in Shahpur Sector “The spokesman said, adding Indian Army exact reply.

Cross-border shootings between the two parties occurred when the latest report was received, officials said.

However, there were no direct reports about the victims.

Fear has gripped villagers along the LoC in Rajouri, Poonch and Kupwara since three civilians were killed last week in a shooting by Pakistan.