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Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan along LoC in Poonch

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Sep 27 2013 | 9:46 PM IST
A day after twin attacks resulting in killing of 10 people including an army officer, Pakistani Army today resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian forward posts along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing effective retaliation.
"Pakistani troops opened fire from small and automatic weapons on Indian forward posts along the LoC in Mendhar-Bhimbhergali Sub-sector of Poonch district at around 1645 hours today, Defence Spokesman S N Acharya said.
Indian troops hit back, triggering an exchange of fire which was on till late in the night, the spokesman said adding there were no reports of loss of life or injury to anyone.
This is the 20th ceasefire violation along the LoC in September this year, the spokesman said.

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First Published: Sep 27 2013 | 9:46 PM IST

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