Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch, Indian Army retaliates

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New Delhi: In yet another incident of ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

According to immediate reports, the ceasefire violation took place at 11 am after the Pakistani troops used small arms and fired mortars targeting the Indian positions.

The Indian Army is giving a befitting reply to the unprovoked firing by Pakistan forces.

Meanwhile, in another incident from J&K, a local Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist was arrested by security forces in Sopore town of Baramulla district. Kashmir Police with a joint team of 22 Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army carried out a cordon search operation in Sopore outskirts during which the terrorist was arrested. He has been identified as Danish Channa and is believed to be a resident of the old town of Baramulla.

According to police, the terrorist had been active in the area since last 15 days. He is currently being interrogated for further leads.