BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire
Team Udayavani, Jan 18, 2018, 10:14 AM IST
Jammu: Border Security Force jawan was today killed as Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled Indian positions along the International Border in R S 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 yesterday, a BSF official said.
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 have not been evacuated so far, he said.
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