J&K: 1 BSF soldier killed, 3 civilians injured as Pak troops open fire along LoC
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jan 18, 2018, 24:06 IST | Updated: Jan 18, 2018, 24:06 IST
BSF soldier A Suresh
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The Pakistan forces opened fire in RS Pura sector at around 9 pm on Wednesday
A BSF soldier lost his life after a ceasefire violation by thePakistan forces in the R S Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The firing by Pakistan troops also hit neighbouring villages injuring 3 civilians.
BSF soldier, A Suresh, who was killed after Pak troops opened firehailed from Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. He belonged to the 78 BN BSF security force.
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The Pakistan forces opened fire at the Indian sector ataround 9 pm onWednesday.
The Indian soldiers retaliatedwhich continued till 6 am on Thursday.
Keeping in view the continuous ceasefire violations by the Pakistan army, the district administration has asked all officers to remain in the state at the highest level of military preparedness, additional deputy commissioner of Jammu Arun Manhas said.
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