India, April 2 -- A day after Pakistan army intruded into India and violated the ceasefire agreement by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said it responded effectively in a "controlled and calibrated" manner.

"The situation is under control and being closely monitored," Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said on Wednesday.

"On Tuesday, a mine blast occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector due to the Pakistan army intrusion across the LoC. This was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by Pakistan army. Indian troops responded effectively in a controlled and calibrated manner," he said in an official statement.

"The Indian Army reiterates...