Pakistan Army violates ceasefire in Akhnoor sector, Indian troops fight back

`Our troops are effectively retaliating the Pakistan firing using the same calibre weapons,` an official said.

Jammu: The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday in Akhnoor sector of Jammu district.

Different sources told IANS in winter capital Jammu, "Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire today (Friday), using small weapons and automatics to target our positions in Akhnoor sector of the LoC."

"Our troops are effectively retaliating the Pakistan firing using the same calibre weapons."

Till last reports came in firing exchanges were continuing in the area. No damage has so far been reported from the Indian side.