Indian and Pakistani armies exchanged fire on Tuesday after an attempted incursion in the Poonch district of the northern region, media reports said, citing an Indian Army statement on Wednesday.
The statement said that a mine blast occurred in Krishna Ghati Sector during an attempted incursion from across the border, which “was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army.”
The Indian Army said on Wednesday that the situation is under control and being closely monitored.
The Army statement, cited by media reports, called for the upholding of a ceasefire pact renewed on February 25, 2021 between the two neighboring countries “to maintain peace along the Line of Control (LoC).”
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 . Thousands of people have been killed in the subsequent clashes.
India and Pakistan both 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
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