In Jammu and Kashmir, a woman was killed while twenty others including three BSF personnel were injured as Pakistani forces resorted to mortar shelling and firing along the entire International Border and some places on Line of Control in Jammu region.

Extending the ceasefire violations to new areas, Pakistan Rangers shelled almost all the border outposts (BoPs) and civilian areas in Samba and Kathua Jammu districts.

According to Defence source, the troops guarding the IB and LoC gave a befitting reply to the unprovoked Pak firing.

The exchange of fire that lasted around thirteen hours stopped around 9 am this morning. Around 20 people injured in last night firing in Samba, R.S.Pura and other areas have been brought to GMC hospital in Jammu this morning.

Since first of this month, so far, seven persons have been killed and nearly 70 other have been injured in the Pak firing.

People from the border villages have been migrating to safer areas. Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh has been visiting the firing affected areas today.

Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki moon has asked India and Pakistan to resolve their issues diplomatically and through dialogue.

His reply came amidst escalation of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control. Ban's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters yesterday in a reply to a question on whether the U N chief can play a role in bringing about peace between the two countries.