The Pakistan Army on Saturday targeted forward Indian posts in two different sectors of Poonch with heavy mortar shelling.
According to ground reports, first incident of ceasefire violation was reported in Shahpur and Kerni sectors around 9.45 am and after a brief gap Pak army targeted forward posts and civilian areas in Balakote area of Mendhar around 4.15 pm. Ground reports claimed, intense shelling was reported in the area late Friday night as well.
Defence spokesman in Jammu, Lt-Col Devender Anand said, “Pakistan army initiated ‘unprovoked’ ceasefire violation along the line of control in Shahpur and Kerni sectors of Poonch around 9.45 am”.
Several civilian areas were also targeted by the Pakistan army during intense shelling in the forward area. Defence PRO also said, “The Pakistani Army initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms & shelling with Mortars in Balakote area of Mendhar. Indian Army retaliated befittingly.”
At least 19 animals including 12 Buffalo’s and 7 goats perished in Pakistan firing along the line of control in Balakote area of Mendhar sector late Friday night.
Defence PRO in Jammu said, “Pakistan army had initiated firing late Friday
night in Balakote area around 11.45 pm.”
He said Indian army retaliated strongly and effectively. The firing in the area continued till 2.00 am. Official sources claimed, a total number of 19 animals including 12 buffalo’s and 7 goats were killed in Pakistani firing.