Pak violates ceasefire on LoC in Nowshera, India retaliates

Jammu, Aug 17: Pakistani Army on Saturday yet again violated the truce agreement by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a Defence Spokesman, at around 0630 hrs, Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of Small arms and shelling with Mortars in Nowshera Sector of District Rajouri.

"Indian Army is retaliating befittingly," he added and said that no injury or damage has been reported so far on own side.

Earlier on August 7, Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district.

On August 5, Pakistan violated the ceasefire in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri.

On August 1, a civilian got injured as Pakistan violated ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Rajouri.

On July 30, an Army jawan attained martyrdom in ceasefire violation along the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

On July 29, three civilian suffered injuries in Shahpur area of Poonch including a ten-day old child, who succumbed during the treatment.