14 March 2017

News Story: India, Pakistan troops exchange fire on Kashmir LoC

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Troops of India and Pakistan Monday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions on Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, officials said.

The two sides exchanged fire on LoC in frontier areas of Poonch district, about 185 km southwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Defense officials said the exchange started at around 6:40 (local time) in the morning and went on for some time.

There were no reports of any casualty or damage to the Indian side due to Pakistani firing.

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