Hansraj Ahir, Minister of State Home Affairs, on ceasefire violations by Pakistan: "We will not forgive Pakistan's actions. It will prove to be Pakistan's foolishness and will cost them dearly."

On Sunday night, Pakistan initiated unprovoked firing along the LOC in Rajouri district that claimed the lives of four soldiers -- one officer, three jawans -- while another two were injured.  In January, schools along the International Border and the LoC in five districts -- Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch -- were closed for over a fortnight because of firing and shelling by Pakistani troops.

All schools situated within five kilometres of the Line of Control in Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir have been closed by authorities for three days in view of firing and shelling by Pakistani troops, an official said today.