Shelling continues in J&K

Shelling exchange between Indian and Pakistani troops, which began on Sunday evening, is still continuing along the Line of Control and the international border in Kargil and R.S.Pura sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Monday.

Artillery exchange between the two sides took place in Kargil sector last evening without any loss of life or damage to property on Indian side, the sources said.

Exchange of mortar shelling along the international border also continued in Sangral area of R.S.Pura sector, they said, adding shelling exchange in Sangral area has been continuing for last two to three days.

Shelling has been resorted to by Pakistani troops in the area as fencing work was going on for some time. "However, there was no casualty or damage on our side and the fencing work was continuing", the sources added.

In the remaining sectors of the LoC and the border, there has been only exchange of small arms fire in the state, they said.

Jammu , June 24, 2002 (PTI)