Pak troops violate ceasefire in Kathua district; BSF retaliates

JAMMU: Pakistani Rangers indulged in mortar shelling along the border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, drawing retaliation from 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, according to a BSF officer.

"BSF troops guarding the borderline took positions and gave a befitting reply. Intermittent exchanges continued till 3.30 AM," he told PTI.

"There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing and shelling," he 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.