Updated On: 06 January, 2024 12:26 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
The fire broke out in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) late Friday night and spread to the Balakote sector in the Mendhar sub-division, the officials said.

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A fire that broke out in a forest area in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has spread to the Indian side and security forces are on alert to thwart any infiltration bid under the cover of the blaze, officials said on Saturday.
The fire has spread to the forest area along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district, they said.