Pakistani army lodges a protest with Indian authorities over unprovoked firing at Bhattal Sector of LoC. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
In the first incident, small arms and mortars were used by the Indian forces but the Pakistani troops responded swiftly to the offense, a military official said.
Despite this, the Indian forces continued firing at the sector after midnight on May 12.
This is the fourth ceasefire violation in the last three weeks. On April 25, after almost three months of calm, the two armies accused each other of breaching the ceasefire agreement following mortar shelling and firing in the Poonch Sector on the LoC. Three days later, the two sides exchanged fire again.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Army had lodged a protest with the Indian authorities on Sunday over what is said to be the third violation of the Pakistan-India 2003 ceasefire agreement in the last three weeks.
Military officials said the army protested after the Indian troops resorted to unprovoked firing after midnight on May 11, at the Bhattal Sector of the LoC.
No casualties or damage to property have been reported so far.
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Its terrorism export season in Pakistan. Historically Pakistan has send terrorists across border soon after Spring when snow melts. This show is expected and here to stay until winter. So stay tuned for more heat during summer.
Do as you please, for few days.
Any minor excuse like elections or losing a cricket match results in Indian firing and the murder of Pakistani and Kashmiri civilians. This is a common tactic from Indian cowards.
Firing from Indian army or Pakistan army only the common man suffers none of the sons or daughters or relatives of political leaders in the armed forces they are there to only rule.
Even when India starts firing unprovoked, then also Pakistan is to blame, how ironic. What has Pakistan done recently to be subjected to such violations.
We just returned the favour.
India has nothing to gain by ceasefire violations during its crucial general elections however, Pakistan has the habit of fishing in troubled waters.
Real news please! Who knows what mischief our army is indulging in? Don't believe this news item which is ISPR propaganda piece.
Funny how the same news item is reported in the Indian media only Pakistan is the perpetrator
Firing on LoC happens only when there is something. Mostly its Pakistan that is trying to infiltrate terrorists to indian side and such firings deviates the attention of indian forces.
Both countries are mad people who are wasting their bullets and time.
Aman ki Asha.
Congress venting its frustration on its last days of tenure?