Kashmir :Pakistan violates ceasefire, militant killed in encounter, Rajnath arrives to hold talks with stakeholders
According to reports, around 9.30 am on Saturday, Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing and shelling targeting Indian defence positions in Krishna Ghati sector.
The second incident of unprovoked firing was reported from Shahpur sector of Poonch.
The Indian Army retaliated and a heavy exchange of fire was going on.
Simultaneously, a fierce encounter is going on between security forces and militants in Baramulla's Sopore in which an ultra was shot dead.
Media reports said the security forces started an encounter after suspecting the presence of militants in a particular area.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar, shortly after his arrival here on a three-day visit, reports said.
He will be in Kashmir from September nine to eleven.
According to reports, he will meet all the stakeholders to discuss the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, dogged by insurgency and frequent crowd upsurges.
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