19 November 2016

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

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Troops of India and Pakistan Friday 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 Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch districts.

Defense officials said the exchange started on Thursday evening and continued until early Friday.

"Pakistani troops started unprovoked firing in Pallanwal, Manjakote and Balkote sectors targeting border posts and civilian areas last evening," an Indian army official said. "Our men guarding the borderline retaliated and gave a befitting reply to Pakistani shelling."

Reports said exchange of fire continued throughout the night.

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

Read the full story at Xinhua