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  India   All India  15 Aug 2017  J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Uri, Army retaliates

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Uri, Army retaliates

ANI
Published : Aug 15, 2017, 9:10 pm IST
Updated : Aug 15, 2017, 9:12 pm IST

Indian defence forces are heavily retaliating and a major gunbattle is underway.

Armed forces personnel approach the site of encounter. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)
 Armed forces personnel approach the site of encounter. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Srinagar: Pakistan on Tuesday violated ceasefire in Baaz and Nambla areas of Uri Sector in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian defence forces are heavily retaliating and a major gunbattle is underway.

According to reports, a woman has been injured in the firing. This is the first case of cross border firing that has been reported today on the occasion of India's 71st Independence Day.

More details to follow.

Tags: indian army, ceasefire violations, independence day, kashmir unrest
Location: India, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar