Ceasefire violated in Hiranagar

Jammu, August 23: Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing and mortar shelling along
the International Border in Kathua district, officials said on Saturday.


The ceasefire violation in the Border Out Post Karol Mathna area of Hiranagar sector started at 11.30 pm
on Friday, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Border Security Force (BSF), they said.


The cross-border firing between the two sides continued throughout the night and ended at 4.40 am on
Saturday, officials said.


There was no report of any casualty or damage on the Indian side, they said.


However, the firing caused panic among border residents who were forced to spend the night in
underground bunkers for their safety.


Pakistan has been frequently targeting forward posts and villages in Hiranagar sector of Jammu and
Kashmir to stall the construction work being undertaken by BSF to strengthen the counter-infiltration
grid, officials added.