In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani Rangers today indulged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on five border outposts and some villages in R.S. Pura Tehsil of Jammu district which left four persons injured. According to police sources, Pakistani Rangers resorted to firing and mortar shelling along International Border in R S Pura sector around 1 am in the wee hours today which was effectively retaliated by BSF. Five border outposts and some civilian areas have been affected by the firing. The exchange of fire continued around 6 am and four persons in Brewa village were injured.<br/><br/>Army has also foiled an infiltration bid from across the Line of Control in Poonch sector in the wee hours today. The forces from across the Line of Control also resorted to firing on some forward posts in Poonch sector around 1 am today which was retaliated by Army. <br/><br/>Yesterday also Pakistani forces resorted to shelling and firing in Akhnoor sector which left woman and five others injured. The latest round of firing comes ahead of Prime Minister Modi's scheduled visit Jammu tomorrow to attend the centenary celebrations of veteran Congress leader Girdhari Lal Dogra.

Pakistani Rangers today indulged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on five border outposts and some villages in Jammu district which left four persons injured. This comes a day after a woman was killed in the ceasefire violations prompting India to lodge protest with Pakistan. <br/><br/>BSF troops retaliated effectively to the Pakistani firing which came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Jammu tomorrow to attend the centenary celebrations of former state Finance Minister Girdhari Lal Dogra. <br/><br/>A BSF officer said, Pakistani Rangers resorted to small arms firing and mortar shelling along International Border in R S Pura sector of Jammu district since last midnight. He said they targeted five border outposts and some civilian areas in R S Pura and Tawi forward belts. Pakistani Rangers also fired 81 mm mortar shells. <br/><br/>There have been nine ceasefire violations during July. A woman was killed and six others, including two BSF jawans, were injured yesterday in firing and mortar shelling in Jammu district by Pakistan Rangers.