Indian Army violates LoC ceasefire near Kotli

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AFP
Indian Army violates LoC ceasefire near Kotli
KOTLI: Indian Army carried out indiscriminate firing and shelling in Nakyal sector of Azad Kashmir at the Line of Control (LoC), Geo News reported on Friday.

In response, Pakistan Army retaliated with full force that compelled the Indian side to discontinue the firing.

Sources told that the incident occurred early Friday morning when Indian troops opened indiscriminate firing and shelling in Nakyal sector that caused panic and terrorized the local residents.

Fortunately, no loss of life was reported in the attack.

It may be mentioned here that it is not the first time a ceasefire violation has taken place.

Earlier on May 11, Indian troops had resorted to unprovoked firing at the Bhattal sector of the LoC. Pakistan Army had lodged a protest with Indian authorities after the incident.

Another incident of LoC violation occurred on April 25 when Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire on the LoC when Indian force broke a three-month-long period of calm in Poonch Sector by resorting to unprovoked firing.