INDIA
Dozens of mortars and rockets were fired, which exploded away from the posts without causing any damage, Brigadier General Staff, 16 corps, Brig S Duasaid, terming it as an "unprovoked act".
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire yet again today firing rockets and mortars at Indian forward posts along the line of control in Poonch district in the wee hours with an aim to send militants across the border.
Pakistani soldiers indulged in heavy firing along the LoC at around 1am, targeting Indian forward posts in Krishnagati sub-sector of Poonch district with rockets and mortars, Brigadier General Staff (BGS), 16 corps, Brig S Dua told PTI.
Dozens of mortars and rockets were fired, which exploded away from the posts without causing any damage, he said, terming it as an "unprovoked act".
Indian troops guarding the border, took positions and fired back resulting in heavy exchanges for over two hours but there were no casualties on either side, he said.
"It is ceasefire violation aimed at infiltrating militants into this side of the LoC,", he said adding, "We have lodged a strong protest with our Pakistani counterparts and called for a flag meeting over the incident".
Some posts targeted by Pakistan troops included Kripan, Kranti, Chajja One, and Gorda in Balnoie forward belt of Krishnagati sub-sector in Poonch.
This is for the second time this year that Pakistani troops have fired mortars and rockets. On May 23, they had fired rockets and mortars in Poonch's KG sector.
Pakistani troops had earlier violated the ceasefire along the LoC and targeted six Indian posts with mortar, rockets and small arms fire in Poonch sector on the intervening night of July 15 and 16.
There was also a ceasefire violation along the international border in RS Pura sub-sector's Kharkhola and Bodla border out posts (BOP) on July 15.
Pakistani troops had also fired at forward positions along the line of control in Krishna Ghati area of Poonch sector on July 5.
On July 9, Pakistani Rangers had violated the ceasefire by resorting to small arms firing along the international border on Khawara Border Out Post in Mawa belt of Samba district.
Pakistani troops had also violated the ceasefire on July 7 when they opened fire at the Chak Pagwari BOP in Pargwal in Jammu. In a ceasefire violation on July 6, Pakistani troops had fired at Pindi, Mala Bela and Chak Phagwari border outpost around 2,230 killing a BSF jawan and injuring a villager.
Pakistani troops had also fired at the Chak Pagwari BOP on July 5 and killed BSF man Sultan Ali.
Earlier, Pakistani troops had violated the ceasefire when they fired at a forward outpost along the International Border in Jammu on June 21.
In the month of May, there were four ceasefire violations and border firing exchanges in Jammu and Kashmir.
On May 1, there was A ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in Krishnagati belt of Poonch sector when they fired on four Indian posts.
It was followed by ceasefire violation along the International Border in Ballard post in Samba sector, where Pak Rangers fired on the Indian BOP.
It was followed by the ceasefire violation along IB in Abdullaian BOP in Jammu sector when Pak rangers fired on the Indian BOP and blew up border fencing on May 12.
On May 18, 2 jawans were killed and 3 injured in cross-border firing of Pakistan as they violate ceasefire.
Splitsvilla, Crime Petrol-fame actor Nitin Chauhaan passes away at 35 allegedly by suicide
Worrying signs for Mukesh Ambani's Rs 840960 crore company? Elon Musk will push Donald Trump to...
Have Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma moved back to Mumbai? Here's what we know
Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani are fond of these five dishes which cost Rs...
Meet Indian-origin Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, who could be Donald Trump's likely pick for CIA Chief
Donald Trump's second term worries Elon Musk's transgender daughter, says....
Meet IAS officer, who was a disabled bangle seller, cracked UPSC exam, is now serving in...
Meet IAS officer, who is nemesis of criminals, cracked UPSC exam with AIR 36, she is...
SC to pronounce verdict on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status today
Happy Chhath Puja 2024: Top 50 wishes, What'sApp messages, quotes to share with your loved ones
Viral video: Woman's sensual dance to 'namak' sets internet on fire, watch
SA vs IND, 1st T20I: Predicted playing XIs, live streaming details, weather and pitch report
SA vs IND, 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Fantasy cricket tips for South Africa vs India match
Meet man who is set to lead Truecaller, not from IIT, IIM, earlier served Vice President of...
DNA TV Show: Why Pakistan worried about a Donald Trump presidency
Pakistan bow down as THIS country set to host India’s Champions Trophy 2025 matches
Amid heavy pollution in Delhi, these 12 Indian cities enjoy fresh, clean air
Bigg Boss 18: Vivian Dsena confides in Kashish Kapoor about his stepdaughters, talks about his...
After S Jaishankar's conference, India slams Canada for action against Australian news channel
Sidhu Moosewala's parents share NEW pic of his baby brother, netizens say 'so cute'
‘It definitely does a lot of good to my ego’: Aishwarya Rai gets candid in film promotion interview
Ignored for Australia Tests, India star slams sensational Ranji Trophy double ton
Interviewer asks Aishwarya Rai ‘how do you look so fab’, she says…
How Biden’s Lame-Duck Period Could Influence Policy Decisions After Choosing Not to Run in 2024
Watch: Viral video shows heated argument between passengers in Delhi metro
Virat Kohli's 'new chapter for me' post ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy sends internet into frenzy
Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man, donated over Rs 400 crore in one year, Gautam Adani gave Rs...
Delhi: Air pollution in national capital spike during Chhath Puja, AQI reaches 'severe' level
AUS vs PAK Live Streaming: When and where to watch Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI live in India?
'I gain weight as body...' Arjun Kapoor reveals being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease
Stark Visas: The Best Immigration Consultant in Delhi Sets Immigration Dreams High in Ahmedabad
KREEVA targets top 1% elite for its ultra-luxury homes in Delhi-NCR’s prime locations
Tata Group acquires another company for over Rs 18 crore days after Noel Tata joins board
WPL 2025 Retentions: Full list of players retained and released by all 5 franchises
ED raids main vendors of Amazon, Flipkart across multiple cities, including Delhi, Mumbai due to...
Anil Ambani suffers major setback, his company banned for 3 years due to...
Meet woman, a cuddler, professional hugger, earns Rs 7400 in 1 hour, she is...
Meet teen who started working from garage, now set to make Rs 25 crore at just 16 from...
Viral video: Slum children recreate Sabyasachi bridal wear, designer reacts; WATCH
Missing Home on Chhath Puja: Yearning and significance behind Bihar’s holy festival
Chhath Puja 2024 Day 4: Usha Arghya date, timings of sunrise, puja rituals, significance and more
Ricky Ponting wants Babar Azam to follow Virat Kohli's footsteps for THIS reason
Elon Musk's net worth surges by Rs 2193295096200 in a day after...
Meet India's richest female YouTuber, left teaching job, has Rs 43 crore net worth, now works as...
This fruit is called non-vegetarian, it is...
Meet man who was India's biggest con artist, he sold Taj Mahal, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Red Fort...
Nita Ambani reveals husband Mukesh Ambani follows a strict diet, here's what he eats
'Tu jhuti woh makkar': Influencer accuses 10-year-old of groping her; narrates ordeal in viral video
Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal name their daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal; it means...
After returning as President, what will happen to cases against Donald Trump? Know here
25-year-old turns temple thief, steals ornaments worth Rs 78 lakh for...