Exchange of fire between Indo-Pak reported along Sialkot working boundary
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SIALKOT: A cross-border exchange of fire was reported between Indian and Pakistani security forces along the working boundary in Sialkot's Bara Bhai sector early on Wednesday.
Security sources said that the Abdal Dogar post situated in Sialkot's Bara Bhai sector came under fire from the Sambhal post in India's Hira Nagar sector.
Sources further added that 14 mortar shells were also fired along with gunshots.
Pakistani forces responded with retaliatory firing.
Fear and panic gripped the area after the incident, however, there was no loss of life or property reported in the exchange of fire.
In December last year, the two countries had pledged to uphold the 2003 ceasefire accord which was left in tatters by repeated violations that year. The truce breaches had put the nascent bilateral peace dialogue on hold.
The Himalayan territory of Kashmir, which is the main contention, between the two countries, is divided between India and Pakistan by the UN-monitored de facto border of Line of Control (LoC). The territory is claimed in full by both the countries.
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Dec 24, 2014 11:09am
LOC is secular celebrating christmas...
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Dec 24, 2014 11:10am
Again firing from Indian side LOC unprovoked, very sad news. to fire against innocent citizen.
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Dec 24, 2014 11:11am
Paki fauj please hold on UN is on Christmas vacation....have patience...
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Dec 24, 2014 11:18am
If you feel for Kashmiris leave them alone and stop nurturing terrorists to make their lives miserable.
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Dec 24, 2014 11:30am
It is pointless debating over who fired first. And either of the Armies must have done it to stay relevant and blame the other. I don't see any other reason in blank firing 14 mortar shells. When will our armies be asked to turn inward and protect the people rather than wasting ammunition bought at tax payer's money?
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Dec 24, 2014 11:35am
Both side should stop this madness . It is just waste of resources .Such firing is not going to solve Kashmir problem. Better both countries concentrate resources on solution of so many problem.
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Dec 24, 2014 12:06pm
Looks like Pakistan is back in business, live and kicking after the Peshawar incident. Hope some sense reigns in.
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Dec 24, 2014 12:15pm
As the opposition hounds Modi on issue of forced conversions of minorities, this man starts LoC violations to deflect attention. Such deviousness is qualities of a poor leader devoid of genuine policies.
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Dec 24, 2014 12:43pm
This is height of Hypocrisy. First fire on the border then accuse India for the same. By keeping LOC volatile Pakistan is trying to gain worlds sympathy and internationalize the Kashmir issue.
What will India gain by firing on Borders. Nothing will change when it comes to Pakistan. Trying to sail through water with feet on multiple boats.
Take a break guys, do some introspection, think about what kind of Pakistan you want to build for present and new generation. When the world is looking north, you fokes are looking south
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Dec 24, 2014 01:16pm
@Zak enjoy leadership of your rich leaders we are happy with our poor PM.
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Dec 24, 2014 01:56pm
And I thought the relationships between the 2 countries will change after the Peshawar massacre. Please don't let the sacrifice of 150 innocent kids go to waste!
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Dec 24, 2014 02:12pm
Counter news in Dawn, "life in lies" This is the sad story of Pakistan.
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Dec 24, 2014 03:10pm
What is this working boundary? There is the International boundary with India and then there is LOC. I have heard only Pakistanis mentioning working boundary. Can someone please clarify?
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Dec 24, 2014 03:31pm
Dawn.... Come on you can do better than this.... Border firing is meaningless n of no use to India.... I doubt if it helps Pakistan in any way shape or form except for gaining people's attention from the current conflict with in... Anyway it's impossible to know who fired first... Yesterday there was a huge win for bjp in JnK... That wasn't reported anywhere on dawn.... If somewhere something remotely bad happens in India you will give utmost importance.... Don't you think you should grow up a little ???? My dear gullible Pakistani friends please focus on your internal situation... We are with you... We will do our best to address our own problems....Let the armies be at their usual stupidity from both sides....
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Dec 24, 2014 03:44pm
@Narendra it is in India's interest to keep her busy in internal turmoil. If one border is quiet then open the other front . after all who can deny their presence in Afghanistan and their dream of becoming super power. You people start getting real and stop playing double games with us. Last time you did it, French and British newspaper let the story out.
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Dec 24, 2014 03:53pm
@Narendra Pakistan need not to internationalize KASHMIR,it is there.
India has accepted it in UN but our rulers and Army Command is so simple they could not read the Indian face of 'BAGHAL MEN CHHURI, MUNH MEN RAM RAM'.
Those who thought some sense will prevail on the other side of border, were innocent to think so.
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Dec 25, 2014 10:40am
A long time is needed for things to change in Pakistan, even recognizing the problem will take a long time. Even in deleloped parts of the world some politicians think of Pakistan's problem as it " Binding Force".
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Dec 25, 2014 11:21am
LOL, it looks that Pak army is helping 'good militants' to cross border into India before they (pak army) start any operation against them ('good militants'). It's a complex world!
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