India and Pakistan exchanged mortar and small arms fire across the Line Of Control in Kashmir on Tuesday. Indian officials said hundreds of frightened civilians had started leaving their homes in the area. There were no reports of casualties in the latest exchanges that ran through the night and were the latest sign of tension between the nuclear rivals following a December 13 suicide attack on India`s Parliament.
"Firing is continuing in Samba and Hiranagar sectors of Jammu region but we don`t have any report of casualties," an Indian defence official said.
India has destroyed several Pakistani bunkers in retaliatory firing.
A senior Pakistani army officer said earlier the situation was "highly explosive" and continued border clashes could spark an uncontrollable flareup involving nuclear weapons.
The two neighbours have also reinforced positions along Rajasthan and Punjab.
Bureau Report