Srinagar: The situation along the Line of Control (LoC) continued to remain tense on Tuesday after Pakistan forces targeted 40 Indian outposts over the last 24 hours. Eight civilians were injured on Tuesday and the BSF said that Pakistani Rangers were predominantly involved. At 4 pm, Pakistan again violated the ceasefire at Balnoi sector in Poonch.
The shelling came despite a early morning meeting between the Directors General of Military Operation (DGMO) of both sides where they accused each other of violating the ceasefire.
Pakistan, however, blamed India for the violations.
At 4 pm on Tuesday, Pakistan again violated the ceasefire at Balnoi sector in Poonch.
"The government of Nawaz Sharif has been exercising utmost restraint and responsibility. We call upon the Indian government to immediately cease fire and shelling. It is sad that the Indian government has not been able to restrain its forces despite strong diplomatic protest by Pakistan," Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to the Pakistan Prime Minister, said.
India, meanwhile, hit back saying it will give a fitting reply if Pakistan didn't stop the firing.
"We want to secure our borders. Pakistan had started action on the bordr. We have told Pakistan to stop ceasefire violation or else India will give a fitting reply. Pakistan should understand this," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
The Border Security Force (BSF), meanwhile, submitted a report on the ceasefire violations to the Home Ministry. Government sources said that it was clear that infiltration attempts were underway.
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