The weekly bus service, popularly known as paigam-e-amun or message of peace, resumed on November 6 after remaining suspended for nearly four months owing to heavy Pakistani shelling along the LoC in Poonch district

77 people travelled on cross-LoC bus service via Poonch

The encounter took place after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area

Watch: 3 LeT terrorists killed in J&K encounter, 'excellent work' tweets DGP Vaid

Earlier on Wednesday, the Pakistan army had violated the ceasefire in Poonch which attracted heavy counter-firing from the Indian army.?

Pak troops open fire in Poonch along LoC, 1 Indian soldier injured

The violation has attracted heavy counter firing from the Indian army

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

An official said the Indian Army was retaliating strongly and effectively to the provocation

J&K: Pak troops open fire in Poonch, 4 injured

No casualty or damage has been reported so far, news agencies said

J&K: Pakistan again violates ceasefire in Poonch's Krishna Ghati Sector

The firing started at 5.34 am on Wednesday

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army retaliates

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