Jammu: The Indian Army destroyed five Pakistani posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Tuesday night in a befitting retaliation to firing from across the border, resulting in a ‘number of casualties’ to Pak troops, a defence official said, Wednesday.
“The Indian Army retaliated for effect and our focused fire resulted in severe destruction to five posts and number of casualties to Pak army (along LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts),” the defence PRO said.
From 6.30pm onwards, the Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with heavy calibre weaponry along the LoC out of frustration, the official informed. The Pak troops were also seen firing mortars and missiles from civilian houses, using villagers as human shields.
However, the Indian Army targeted the Pak posts away from civilian areas, the PRO said, adding that this resulted in a ‘number of casualties’ to Pak troopers.
In the ensuing exchange, five Indian soldiers suffered injuries. Two of them were later shifted Wednesday to a military hospital.
PTI
