Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: Pakistani Rangers today indulged in mortar shelling along the border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force (BSF).
Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire by resorting to small arms firing and mortar shelling in forward areas in Pansar border outpost belt of Hiranagar sub-sector around 1.30 am, official sources said.
“BSF troops guarding the borderline took positions and gave a befitting reply. Intermittent exchanges continued till 3.30 am,” sources said.
“There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing and shelling,” they said.
Pakistan troops had targeted border areas throughout August this year and for over 15 days in October, killing 11 people and leaving over 100 injured. Over 32,000 people were also displaced. The things had settled down in November.
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