The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire tonight by firing on the forward posts along the Line of Control (LOC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army.

The Pakistani troops resorted to moderate firing on the forward posts along the LoC in the Poonch sector, defence sources said. The Indian troops guarding the border retaliated and the exchanges were on, they added. Commander of the Army's Northern Command Lt Gen. Ranbir Singh visited the forward areas along the LoC, met the field commander and reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the Indian troops.