India, Pakistan begin New Year on sour note; trade fire on LoC

"The Indian Army retaliated effectively using same calibre weapons," a police official said

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IANS Jammu
Last Updated : Jan 01 2017 | 4:55 PM IST
The Pakistan Army on Sunday resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Police said the Pakistanis resorted to unprovoked shelling and firing on Indian positions at three places.

"The Indian Army retaliated effectively using same calibre weapons," a police official said. The shelling and firing started around 9.30 am.

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First Published: Jan 01 2017 | 4:50 PM IST

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