5 injured in fresh ceasefire violations in Poonch

July 18, 2015 19:19

Hostilities at the border escalated today with fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch sectors on Eid leaving five civilians including three women injured, in six incidents in the last four days.

The Pakistan army used 82 MM mortar shells, RPG, PIKA and MMG fire as they targeted two Indian villages of Jutrian and Kasba in the Poonch sector, a senior Army officer said. "Even as the people were celebrating Eid, Pakistan troops resorted to the use of heavy fire targeting two villages on our side," the officer said.

All the injured have been evacuated and shifted to the district hospital Poonch for treatment, he said. He said that the Indian army retaliated but "We did not increase the calibre of the fire as people across the border are also celebrating Eid today." Amid the prevailing tension, Pakistani Rangers refused to accept sweets offered by BSF, leaving a bitter note on the occasion of Eid.

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