India’s army accused Pakistan of firing at Indian positions across the line of control separating areas administered by the two countries.
Indian and Pakistani forces reportedly exchanged fire on Tuesday following an attempted incursion in the Poonch district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
A source told India’s NDTV “a mine blast occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector while the Pakistan Army was patrolling along the Line of Control. This was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army.”
An Indian Army official aware of the matter told the Hindustan Times the mine was set off due to the “Pakistan Army intrusion across,” the line of control.
The Indian Army said the situation was under control and being closely monitored. The was no immediate reaction from the Pakistani military.
Meanwhile, Indian security forces said they have intensified operations in the Panjtirthi region of Jammu following an encounter with militants on March 31.
Decades of deadly clashes
The recent firing happened in the region where separatist militants have fought security forces for decades. Thousands of people have been killed in the subsequent clashes.
India and Pakistan both claim the entire strategically significant Himalayan region of Kashmir, which is currently divided, with different portions administered by India, Pakistan and China.
India insists the Kashmir militancy is Pakistan-sponsored terrorism while Pakistan refutes the accusation. Many Kashmiris, meanwhile, consider it a legitimate struggle for freedom.
Edited by: Wesley Dockery
DW News
