Srinagar, May 25
In the first ceasefire violation from across the Line of Control (LoC) this year, a senior Army officer of the rank of Brigadier and two soldiers were injured when Pakistan troops opened fire in Nowgam sector of Kupwara district in north Kashmir last evening.

In another incident, Pakistan troops fired from across the LoC in Karnah sector of Kupwara district. However, there were no reports of any damage. Sources said Pakistan troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Tutmari Gali in Nowgam sector of Kupwara district around 7.30 pm yesterday. The troops retaliated with an equal measure to the mortar gun fires from across the border. The exchange of fire lasted for about 15 minutes during which a senior officer of the rank of Brigadier and two jawans were hurt.

The Brigadier, Sanjeev Lange, who was on a visit to a forward post, was held up for some time during the firing.

He sustained “minor injuries” as a result of the splinters flying from the targeted sites, sources said. There were no reports of any firing today.