Jammu, February 23: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire Saturday by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said.

"At about 1630 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along the LoC in Nowshera sector," he said.  The spokesman said the Army is retaliating "strongly and effectively". Indian Army Kills 5 Pakistani Soldiers, Destroys 7 Bunkers After Ceasefire Violation in Poonch Sector.

There was no immediate report of any casualty on the Indian side in the cross-border firing which was still continuing when last reports were received, he said.