Indian army violates ceasefire in Charwa sector

Firing, shelling continued for a few hours in villages of Aaknoor, Dhamala and Talsipur

SIALKOT: Indian troops resorted to 'unprovoked firing' and heavy shelling in Charwa sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, Express News reported.

The firing and shelling continued for a few hours in villages of Aaknoor, Dhamala and Talsipur of the sector in Sialkot but stopped after retaliation by the Chenab Rangers.

No casualty or loss of life was reported till the filing of this report.

The Indian troops have frequently violated ceasefire along the LoC. A recent spate of LoC and working boundary violations since July has resulted in casualties and injuries on both sides of the border.

Previous incidents

Just yesterday, the Indian army had resorted to unprovoked firing in the Bedori sector near Bagh. No casualty or loss of life was reported.

On July 23, the working boundary between India and Pakistan was violated when one person was killed in Shakargarh sector.

On July 20, a man was killed in Mirajke after the Indian BSF allegedly opened fire.