Photo:Poonch/Jammu: Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire along the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, by resorting to firing on forward posts. On 3 September, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch along the LoC. On 27 August, five civilians, including a woman and two minor boys, were injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in the Shahpur belt of Poonch district. On 23 August, senior Army commanders of India and Pakistan held a flag meeting on the LoC in Poonch sector and agreed to institute mechanisms for durable peace and tranquillity. Till 1 August, there were 285 such violations by the Pakistan Army, while in 2016 the number was significantly less at 228 for the entire year, according to the Army figures.

Source: Mint September 09, 2017 09:33 UTC