Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Kupwara, cross-firing on

New Delhi: Pakistan Rangers on Saturday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Saidpora village of Tangdar in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Cross-firing was reported while Indian Army retaliated heavily.

Defence sources said the Pakistan Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation on the LoC in Karnah sector of Kupwara district.

"They are using small arms, automatics and mortars to target Indian positions in Sadhpora area of Karnah sector.

"Our troops are retaliating effectively and strongly. Till last reports came in, heavy firing exchanges were going on in the area," sources said.

(With inputs from IANS)