India, Pak armies trade fire after mine blast in J&K's Poonch

Poonch/Jammu, Apr 1: Security forces resorted to brief firing following a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said.

The mine blast occurred under suspicious circumstances in a forward area of the Krishna Gati sector early this morning, they said.

This prompted the troops deployed along the LoC to open retaliatory fire briefly. There were no injuries or casualties reported in the incident.

However, locals claimed there was firing from the Pakistani side also.

Army statement

On 01 Apr 25, a mine blast occurred in Krishna Ghati Sector due to Pakistan Army intrusion across LC. This was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army. Own troops responded effectively in a controlled and calibrated manner. Situation is under control and being closely monitored.

Indian Army reiterates the importance of upholding the tenets of DGsMO understanding of 2021 to maintain peace along the Line of Control.