Pakistani Rangers, BSF exchange fire along International Border in Samba sector

JAMMU: Pakistani Rangers and BSF troops exchanged fire along the International Border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior BSF officer said today.

"On suspicion we fired few rounds and Pakistan posts also fired few rounds after hearing sound along the IB in Samba sector last night", the officer said.

"However, there was no specific movement or infiltration attempt from across", he said.

"The firing continued intermittently between 2140 to 2145 hours last night", he said.

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

After a lull, Pakistani Rangers and BSF troops exchanged fire along the International Border in Kathua district on the night of January 11 and 12.