Pakistani troops opened fire in eight sectors along the line of control

Pakistani troops opened fire in eight forward sectors along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir. This was reported by the PTI news agency on Monday, May 5.

"The posts of the Pakistani army resorted to unprovoked small arms fire across the line of control in the areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajuri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani and Akhnura in Jammu," the agency quoted a representative of the Indian Ministry of Defense as saying.

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