JK News Today
Jammu, October 27: On the evening of October 26, 2023, at about 2000 hrs, Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing along the Indo-Pak International Border in Sector Jammu.
In response, BSF troops immediately retaliated to the firing. Subsequently, Pak Rangers extended their firing to target our adjacent BOPs, prompting retaliation from own Forward Defense Posts in these areas in a befitting manner.
At approximately 2115 hrs, Pak Rangers started mortar firing targeting Border outposts and civilian areas. Some of shells landed in Arnia town, resulting in minor injuries to one civilian ie Smt. Rajni Devi w/o Balbir Singh, Arnia, Jammu
Around 2240 hrs, Pak Rangers used heavy machine gun fire from Pak and targeted our Posts, which was again retaliated by own troops in a befitting manner.
At about 270108 hrs, Pak Rangers again fired at and targeted our BOPs, leading to an exchange of fire and adequately retaliated by own troops.
Firing continued until 270245 hours.
Casualties and Injuries:
•During the cross-border fire, CT Basava Raj sustained minor splinter injuries due to shelling in both hands at about 2200 hours. The injured individual was promptly evacuated to PHC Arnia and later admitted to GMCH, Jammu. The individual’s condition is stable.
•There is no other loss
•Damage to material is still being ascertained.
BSF remains vigilant and continues to monitor the developments closely while assessing the situation and remains alert to respond as necessary to ensure the safety and security of the border and its residents.
