Omar leads ministers, officials to border Poonch district
This was the first outreach of Omar after becoming CM of Jammu and Kashmir.
The armed forces of India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged heavy fire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, reported the defence sources.
Indian military and civilian facilities were targeted by the Pakistan Army using automatic weapons and mortars.
“Unprovoked firing and shelling from the Pakistani side started around 9.30 am in Lam, Keri, Pukharni and Peer Badaser areas in Nowshera sector.
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“Our troops retaliated strongly and effectively. Firing exchanges were still going when reports last came in,” the defence sources added.
(With agency inputs)
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