An Indian soldier received injuries during 'unprovoked' ceasefire violation along the line of control in Macchal sector of North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday. Ceasefire violation was also reported from Nowshera in Rajouri district of Jammu region where Pak army targeted several forward villages using mortar shells.
According to Defence spokespersons based in Srinagar and Jammu, Indian army gave a befitting reply and retaliated effectively.
In Srinagar, Col Rajesh Kalia, Defence spokesman said, "Pakistan initiated an ' unprovoked' ceasefire violation along the line of control in Macchal sector of Kupwara by firing mortars and other weapons on Monday". He said, one soldier received injuries and was evacuated to a nearby hospital where his condition was stated to be stable. He said, Indian army gave a befitting response.
In Jammu, Lt Col Devender Anand said, "Pakistan army initiated ceasefire violation around 3.50 p.m along the line of control in Nowshera sector of Rajouri". He said Pak army used small arms and mortars to target the forward locations. Indian army too retaliated effectively, he added.
Meanwhile, Indian army jawans remain in a state of high alert to prevent any major infiltration bid or surprise attack by the Border Action Team of Pakistan army in the region.