Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire

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Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire

Indian and Pakistani troops Thursday exchanged heavy shelling along the Line of Control in Noushera sector of Rajouri district in India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, a military spokesman said.

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Indian and Pakistani troops Thursday exchanged heavy shelling along the Line of Control in Noushera sector of Rajouri district in India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, a military spokesman said.

Indian troops retaliated against the Pakistani firing targeted at Jhanghar, Kalal, Rumlidhara and Kalsian areas of the sector from across the border with mortar bombs from 0300 hours to 0700 hours, he said.

No loss of life or property was reported in the shelling, he said, adding the damage on the Pakistani side could not be ascertained.

He said the increased firing and shelling in Noushera sector aimed to facilitate armed militants to infiltrate into the Indian territory.

Reports from the International Border in Jammu said that light arms firing between the two sides took place at Jabowal and Chambliyal areas during the last 24 hours.

There were no casualties on the Indian side, according to the Press Trust of India.

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