J&K: Pakistan continues ceasefire violation in Poonch, one civilian killed

After an army jawan was injured in ceasefire violations from across the border on 5 September, Pakistani troops once again resorted to firing on the Indian positions in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, late night on 6 September.

The ceasefire violation has claimed life of one civilian, while seven are injured. The injured persons are being taken to a local hospital.

Pakistani troops are using automatic and heavy machine guns and the cross border firing is still on. The Indian army is retaliating.

"Our side retaliated appropriately but no casualty or damage were reported till reports last came in," Lt Col Manish Mehta, Jammu-based defence spokesperson said.

With today's ceasefire violation, the number of such violations has gone up to seven in September. The latest ceasefire violation comes in the backdrop of reports that India and Pakistan would be holding five-day Director General-level talks between their border guarding forces from 9 September.

Ceasefire violations in Jammu and Kashmir, including sniper attacks, infiltration, intrusion in Rann of Kutch and smuggling are among the key issues India is expected to raise with Pakistan during the talks.

(with inputs from PTI)