Two BSF jawans injured in fresh border firing

PS BALI

Jammu, Nov 11: At least two BSF jawans got injured in a fresh trade of fire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers along International Border in Jammu.

The incident took place last night, when Pakistani troops ‘resorted’ to unprovoked firing in seven Border out posts along the International Border in Arnia sector of Jammu district.

According to BSF officer, Pakistani troops fired heavily with small arms, automatic weapons and mortar shells along the International Border, leaving two BSF jawans injured.

"Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on seven Border out posts along International Border in Arnia sub-sector in Jammu district from around 10:30 pm late last night," a BSF officer said here, wishing anonymity.

He added that BSF troops guarding the borderline retaliated successfully to the Pakistani firing, which resulted in intermittent trade of fire till 6 am in the morning today.

“Two BSF jawans suffered injuries in the firing and have been shifted for treatment”, the officer confirmed.

Pakistani rangers resorted to firing in Nikowal and Bhudwar border posts in Arnia belt and then fired at Tent Gaurd post last night.

Later, they opened fire on Pittal, Pindi Charkan, Kake-de-Kothe and Chinaz out posts. Pakistani troops also fired few mortar shells in the area before morning and the firing ended around 6 am today, sources added.

As per reports, this is the third ceasefire violation in less than 48 hours and the first along IB after an agreement to observe peace along the border between BSF and Pak Rangers was reached at last month.

The fresh ceasefire violation comes ahead of the scheduled visit of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to Ladakh region's Leh and Kargil districts, where he is going to inaugurate power projects