BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu

Tribune News Service

Jammu, January 18

A Border Security Force jawan was on Thursday killed as Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled Indian positions along the International Border in RS Pura sector of Jammu.

“BSF troops are giving a befitting reply,” Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jammu, Arun Manhas, said.

A BSF personnel died in the heavy shelling. He has been identified as head constable Suresh. He was a native of Tamil Nadu.

The firing and shelling on the Border Out Posts and civilian areas in RS Pura sector started at 2100 hours on Wednesday, a BSF official said.

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Shells fired by Pakistan landed in Arnia belt and hit several villages as well.

“The district administration has asked all its officers to remain in a state of highest preparedness in view of continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan,” he said.

However, the villagers had not been evacuated so far, he said. With PTI