Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 2 (HBTV): The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement by firing at Indian positions across the Line of Control (LoC) in the KG Sector of Poonch on Tuesday.

The troops of the Nangi Tekri Battalion, under the aegis of the Krishna Ghati Brigade of the Indian Army, retaliated strongly. Further details are awaited.

Earlier, security forces intensified search and cordon operations following an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua.

Based on intelligence inputs, multiple surveillance and ambush teams were deployed in the Panjtirthi area in a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The operation intensified after suspicious movement was detected on the night of March 31, leading to a fresh encounter.

Following the engagement, security personnel swiftly launched a search-and-destroy operation early on April 1. The operation remains ongoing, with forces maintaining a heightened alert in the region.

‘Acting on intelligence inputs, multiple surveillance and ambush teams were deployed in the general area of Panjtirthi, Kathua, by the Indian Army, JK Police, and CRPF. Suspicious movement was observed on the night of March 31, leading to an exchange of fire. Search-and-destroy operations were launched at first light on April 1. Operations are in progress,’ said the Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army on X.

(ANI)