SRINAGAR, Indian controlled Kashmir, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Troops of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions on Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, officials have said.
The two sides exchanged fire Saturday on LoC in Naushera sector of frontier Rajouri district, about 222 km southwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Defense officials said the exchange started at around 3:45 p.m. local time and went on for several hours.
"In yet another incident of cease-fire violation along the LoC, Pakistani forces resorted to heavy firing and shelling in Naushera sector of Rajouri district, targeting our posts," an Indian army official said. "Our troops guarding the LoC retaliated to the firing and gave a befitting reply to them."
There were no reports of any casualty or damage on Indian side due to Pakistani firing until last reports poured in.
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