Pakistani troops violated ceasefire twice last night by firing on Indian forward posts in Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said, Pakistani rangers fired rockets and used small fire arms on BSF's border outpost on the International Border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district around 7.30 pm. Two BSF jawans were injured in the incident. They have been admitted to district hospital Samba. Border Security Forces personnel guarding the border returned the fire and the exchange of fire between the two sides continued for some time. In the second incident, Pak Rangers fired on Indian forward posts in Shahpur sector of Poonch district. The firing which started at around 7.45 last evening continued till 9.30 p.m. However, no loss of life or property was caused due to unprovoked firing.
News On AIR | August 7, 2012 9:54 AM
Pak troops fire on Indian forward posts; violate ceasefire