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Poonch (Jammu): Atleast 10 Pakistani bunkers have been destroyed across the Line of Control (LoC) following retaliatory shelling by Indian troops, Defence sources said on July 25.

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked heavy shelling from across the LoC in Degwar and Salotri sub- sectors in the district on July 24 evening, they said, adding Indian troops retaliated effectively and heavy exchange continued for about two hours.

The exchange which started at about 18:00 hours (IST) continued till 22:30 hours (IST) in the night, but at a lower intensity, they said.

Sources said the retaliatory fire accounted for 10 Pakistani bunkers and also some casualties on the enemy side, "as ambulances were later seen carrying the dead and injured on the other side of LoC".

However, there was no report of any casualty or damage on the Indian side so far, they said.

PTI