Pakistani troops today opened fire and lobbed mortars on forward and civilian areas along the LoC Rajouri district. The Indian army retaliated in equal measure.
No casualties have been reported so far. The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am said the Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri,
Pak posts targeted five villages in areas of Jhangar, Dhamaka and Kalal belts. Last night in the LAM area grass caught fire in Pak shells . The locals helped in saving the home which was getting engulfed in the fire.
Meanwhile an infiltration bid from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in north Kashmir district of Baramulla was foiled on on Monday night.
Troops noticed a group of terrorists trying to sneak in under the cover of darkness.
However, when challenged, they s fled back .
Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts immediately after the infiltrators were forced to withdraw. ”
