As top brass of the Indian Army is busy participating in series of events marking 20 years of 'Operation Vijay', Pakistan Army is bent upon provoking strong Indian retaliation to further escalate tensions along the Line of Control.
Pakistan Army on Tuesday resorted to 'unprovoked' ceasefire violations for the second day in succession in Poonch sector. A rifleman of the Indian Army had sacrificed his life in Sunderbani area of Rajouri on Monday.
According to ground reports, "several forward villages, falling in the direct line of fire, were targeted by the Pakistan army using mortars".
Official sources said, over one dozen posts were directly targeted by the Pakistan army in Poonch, Krishna Ghati, Mendhar and Mankote areas of Poonch.
Defence PRO in Jammu, Lt Col Devender Anand said, "Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation along the line of control using small arms firing in Poonch sector around 12.20 p.m". He said the second ceasefire violation was reported along the line of control in Krishna Ghati, Mankote and Mendhar sectors. In all these place Pakistan army shelled civilian areas using mortars. In response, Indian army retaliated strongly and effectively, Defence PRO added.
Meanwhile, a coffee table book showcasing the history and achievements of the 'Fire and Fury' corps was released by GoC-in-C, Northern Command Headquarters, Lt-Gen Ranbir Singh at Leh on Tuesday, in the presence of Lt-Gen YK Joshi, GoC 'Fire and Fury' Corps.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt-Gen Ranbir Singh said that majestic Ladakh has seen some of the fiercest battles in its hostile terrain and is also witness to the epitome of valour and sacrifices of the Indian Army.