Pak violates ceasefire yet again

Thu, 14 August 2014

10:01

Mukhtar Ahmad reports: The Pakistani army violated the bilateral ceasefire in the Hamirpur sector of the Line of Control in the Poonch sector late last evening.

A defence spokesperson said the Pakistani troops carried out unprovoked firing using small arms and automatic weapons. "Our troops gave a befitting reply using weapons of similar calibre. No damage or casualties are reported from our own side."

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