SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept 6 (NNN-UNI) – Troops of India and Pakistan, yesterday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other’s positions, on Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, Indian officials said.
The two sides exchanged fire on LoC in Shahpur, Kirni and Degwar sectors of frontier Poonch district, about 180 km southwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
The firing started at 9:15 a.m. local time, and the exchange of fire was going on until the last reports poured in.
So far, there were no reports of any damage to the Indian or Pakistani sides.
The troops of India and Pakistan, intermittently exchange fire on LoC and International Border, in the disputed Kashmir region, despite an agreement in 2003, to observe a cease-fire.
New Delhi and Islamabad accuse each other of resorting to unprovoked firings and violating cease-fire agreements. And both sides maintain their troops gave a befitting reply to the other.– NNN-UNI
