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As I am not having required privileges to post in kashmir section, I'm posting this news here...I
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Artillery Btn moved to LoC as Pak shells Poonch posts again

Fourth truce violation in 5 days; soldier wounded

Reliable sources told The Tribune that an artillery battalion has been moved from Mendhar to effectively check possible infiltration attempts by militants from across the border besides dealing with frequent “misadventures of a hostile neighbour.”

The fresh violation, 16th this year, resulted in injuries to Sepoy Kundan Singh of 3 Grenadiers.

“Last night, around 10.15 pm, Pakistani troops opened heavy fire on our posts in KG sector using mortars and automatic weapons. Initially, the intensity was low but from 11.15 onwards, they started firing mortars, forcing us to give them an effective response,” said an Army spokesperson. The exchange of fire continued till 12.30 am.

At least 12 Indian posts were targeted by 653 Mujahid Regiment of the Pak Rangers, who used rocket launchers, heavy machine gun and UBGL grenades, said official sources. “Pak Rangers opened fire from Daku, Battal, Roza and Pimple posts opposite KG sector,” they added. The Pakistani troops have so far violated the truce four times since June 13 resulting in killing of two soldiers Lance Naik Harvinder Singh and BSF jawan PK Mishra. Three soldiers have been injured.

“In the last five days, Pakistani troops have been continuously targeted our forward posts. Therefore, the Army, which exercised maximum restraint to de-escalate the situation, has now moved an artillery battalion from Mendhar to forward posts in KG sector,” revealed sources.

Yesterday, the Pak Rangers had refused to attend a crucial flag meeting at Chakan-da-Bagh trade point.

According to sources, the Pakistan Army and the ISI have moved militants very close to the LoC with an aim to help them cross over to the Indian side. However, they have not succeeded and were targeting forward Indian posts in sheer frustration.

Heavy firing from across the border created panic among the residents of Sagra, Balnoi, Gani and Dabraj villages close to the LoC in KG sector. These villages have a population of over 10,000.

The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
 
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MODERATORS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DELETE THIS FLAMING THREAT AND BAN s\'stormshadow"
 
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Am wondering how these artillery movement news are coming in media.......... and after some years media may report the exact arti location also i think
 
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Yeah since they are becoming arrogant, we should escalate it and make sure they come to their senses...
 
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So in frustration of not being able to push militants they are firing not for firing at the innocent civilians
as claimed by pakistanis here
 
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Instead of jumping the gun on escalation, they should allow UNMOGIP to at least arbitrate the matter of truce violations.
 
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