SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Troops of India and Pakistan Monday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions on Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, officials said.
The two sides exchanged fire on LoC in frontier areas of Poonch district, about 185 km southwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Defense officials said the exchange started at around 6:40 (local time) in the morning and went on for some time.
There were no reports of any casualty or damage to the Indian side due to Pakistani firing.
On Sunday, the two sides exchanged fire in adjoining Krishna Ghati and Chakkan-Da-Baagh sectors.
Last year saw a surge in skirmishes on International Border (IB) and LoC between the two sides. Apart from troop casualties, the firing has claimed civilian lives on both sides, besides prompting migrations of residents from frontier areas.
Kashmir, the Himalayan region divided between India and Pakistan, is claimed by both in full. Since their independence from Britain, the two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
