Defense PRO Manish Mehta on Tuesday confirmed the fresh reports of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops at three different locations of Kalsian in Naushera sector, which took place during wee hours today morning and said that the Indian Army is replying with appropriate weapon system.
Mehta told ANI that according to the reports, no causalities have been reported so far, but at two different locations the ceasefire has stopped.
"The ceasefire has taken place in Naushera sector and at different three places. It started at 5 a.m. and at two locations it has stopped, while at the third location it is still continuing," Mehta said.
"They are using small arms automatics and mortars. There are no reports of causality as of now and we are responding appropriately with a befitting reply to the Pakistani unprovoked seize fire violation," he added.
He further said that Indian army is replying with appropriate weapon system.
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