India News | Pakistan Shells Forward Areas Along LoC in J-K's Rajouri District

Jammu, Jun 20 (PTI) Pakistani troops on Saturday shelled mortars along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing a strong retaliation by the Indian Army, a defence spokesperson said.

There was no immediate report of any casualty, he said.

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"At about 6.45 PM, Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling mortars along LoC in Nowshera sector. The Army is retaliating befittingly," the spokesperson said.

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The cross-border shelling was going on when last reports were received, he added.

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