Pakistan troops violate ceasefire in Uri sector on Independence Day

'Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing at two places in Uri sector today,' said an official

Press Trust of India  |  Srinagar 

Generic image of Indian Army jawans patrolling along the Line of Control. Photo: PTI
Generic image of Indian Army jawans patrolling along the Line of Control. Photo: PTI

troops violated ceasefire on on Tuesday by firing at two places along the (LoC) in the sector of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring a woman.

A police official said Hanifa Begum was hit in one leg and an arm by the bullets from across the


"Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing at two places in sector today," an army official said.

She was given first aid at a military camp before being moved to a civilian hospital for treatment.

This is for the third consecutive day on Tuesday that troops have violated ceasefire along the in North Kashmir.