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Indian Army in a press release on Wednesday said that it has warned Pakistan not to target civilian areas as it is continued to violate ceasefire along the line of control and international border in Jammu and Kashmir.

It said “Post our warning to the Pakistan Army “NOT to target civilian areas”, the overall situation along the Line of Control remains relatively calm. In the last 24 hours, the Pakistan Army resorted to intense & unprovoked firing with heavy caliber weapons in selected areas of Krishna Ghati and Sunderbani, targeting Indian posts & civilian areas with Mortar bombs & heavy Arty Guns.”

It stated that the Indian Army retaliated the firing effectively, “The same was effectively retaliated by the Indian Army. There have been no casualties on the Indian side.”

We would reiterate that as a professional Army we are committed to avoid civil casualties, especially along the Line of Control. All actions taken by our defence forces are targeted towards counter terrorism and terrorist infrastructure, away from civilian areas, to avoid civilian casualties.

We are maintaining strict vigil along the Line of Control and IB. Any further provocation or misadventure by Pakistan will be responded in a befitting manner with dire consequences.

There has been increase in ceasefire violations by Pakistan post Indian Air Force’s Air Strike on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camps in Balakot on February 26 following Pulwama terror attack.

-Sai Kumar