Pakistan army on Wednesday resorted to heavy shelling of mortars along the Line of Control in Kalal area of Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.
This is the second incident of ceasefire violation in the last 24 four hours in the same region.
According to ground reports, “the firing started around 6.30 p.m and continued till late in the night”.
Defence PRO in Jammu, Lt Col Devendra Anand said, “ Pakistan army initiated ‘unprovoked’ ceasefire violation by heavy shelling with mortars and firing of small arms around 6.30 p.m”.
“The Indian army retaliated strongly and effectively”, he added.
Tension prevailed in the forward areas as panic stricken residents were forced to stay indoors due to heavy mortar shelling.