Tensions escalated along the line of control in Rajouri late Tuesday evening following 'unprovoked' ceasefire violation by the Pakistan army.
According to ground reports, the firing which started in the evening continued till late in the night.
The entire stretch from Jhangad in Nowshera witnessed heavy exchange of firing. The Indian army jawans remained in a state of high alert to prevent any strike by Border Action Team of Pakistan army or fresh infiltration bid.
The local villagers in the area also remained closeted inside their houses along the line of control.
Defence PRO in Jammu, Lt Col Devendra Anand said, " Pakistan army initiated 'unprovoked' ceasefire violation by using small arms fire late Tuesday evening".
"The Indian army retaliated strongly and effectively", he added.
In plain areas of Jammu, especially along the International border, the counter infiltration grid has been beefed up to prevent any infiltration bid following Pulwama terror attack.
Small groups of heavily armed infiltrators were spotted in the areas by the border guards close to the International border.
