Indian, Pakistani troops trade heavy fire on LoC

IANS  |  Jammu 

Indian and Pakistani troops traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) on Sunday in and Kashmir's district.

Police sources said the started indiscriminate shelling and firing on Indian positions in Digwar area.

"The Pakistanis used mortars, small arms and automatics to target Indian positions. The ceasefire violation started at 7.30 a.m.," a said. "Indian positions retaliated effectively and strongly."

No casualty or damage has been reported from the Indian side.

On Saturday, the two armies traded heavy fire in Kerni sector of district.

--IANS

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First Published: Sun, April 22 2018. 15:12 IST