However, on the Indian side, four Army personnel, including Captain G S Suri, were killed and nine others injured during the attack, according to a Defence spokesman.

He said that four Pakistani bunkers were destroyed as the Indian troops retaliated to the heavy mortar fire from across the LoC in Nowshera and Lam sub sectors of Rajouri district since yesterday. The Pakistani troops also fired 82 mm mortars, he said, adding situation all along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts except Nowshera sector was peaceful.

The details of casualties on the Pakistani side in the sector were being ascertained. However, there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side, the spokesman said and added troops were maintaining a high degree of alertness all along the LoC.

He also said that at least 17 Pakistani soldiers were killed as alert Indian troops foiled their attempt to capture the Faulad post on this side of the LoC in Gulmarg sector last night. The Pakistani attack came around 6.30 pm, which was followed by intense artillery and mortar shelling.

The Indian Army retaliated, forcing the enemy to retreat after suffering heavy casualties in the form of men and material. Meanwhile, the Commissioner-Secretary Tourism, Parvez Dewan, advised tourists in Gulmarg to avoid trekking to distant places like Kungdori and Lienmarg.