Pakistan Army, while patrolling along the Line of Control on Tuesday, opened fire at the Indian security force personnel in violation of ceasefire agreement between the two neighbouring countries.
Some reports suggested that the Pakistani Army crossed the Line of Control on Tuesday to enter Poonch district on Jammu and Kashmir. However, official sources told THE WEEK that the Pakistani Army personnel were patrolling along the LoC.
#WATCH | Poonch, J&K | Pakistan Army violated ceasefire by firing at Indian side across LoC in KG Sector. Troops of the Nangi Tekri Battalion, under the aegis of the Krishna Ghati Brigade, of Indian Army retaliated strongly.
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The Indian Army's Nangi Tekri Battalion under the Krishna Ghati Brigade retaliated to the unprovoked firing "effectively", said a source.
"On 01 Apr 25, a mine blast occurred in the Krishna Ghati Sector while the Pakistan Army was patrolling along the LoC. This was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army," the source told THE WEEK. "Own troops responded effectively. The Indian Army continues to dominate the LoC. The situation is under control."
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A mine blasted in Krishna Ghati sector on Tuesday when the Pakistani Army personnel intruded across the border.
This comes amid efforts to track down three terrorists who are hiding in the forest near Panjtirthi area of Kathua. The operation is carried out jointly by the Indian Army, CRPF and the Kashmir Police.
Police have arrested six people who helped the terrorists in Kathua by providing food, shelter and other support. Two of the terrorist were killed and three others escaped following the gunfight. They crossed over from Pakistan with the support of locals with past links to terrorism.
Four policemen have lost their lives in the encounter and seven security forces personnel were injured.
Intelligence reports have revealed that more terrorists could be hiding in the area with 20 infiltrators moving in small groups through the forests of Kathua, Billawar, Malhar and Bani. Authorities fear that more infiltration attempts could be under way as several groups have already crossed the border.
With inputs from Sanjib Kr Baruah
