Srinagar, Nov 16 (PTI) Pakistani troops on Monday targeted Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Tangdhar sector by firing mortars and from other weapons, a defence spokesman said.

"Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along LoC in Tangdhar sector, Kupwara district, today by firing mortars and other weapons," Defence Spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.

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He said a befitting response is being given by the Indian army to the Pakistani aggression.

There have been no reports of any casualties in the firing so far.

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