Terrorists ambushed security forces patrolling a remote district in Pakistan''s restive Balochistan province, killing five of them before fleeing the scene, according to a media report on Friday. 
 
Five soldiers of Frontier Corps Balochistan were killed in an exchange of fire with the terrorists, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan armed forces. 
 
Heavy losses were inflicted on terrorists during the incident in the Sangan area of District Sibi in Balochistan, Dawn newspaper reported. 
 
A search operation is also in progress to block the escape routes of the terrorists and apprehend the perpetrators, the ISPR said. 
 
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has condemned the attack. 
 
"Terrorists cannot demoralise us by carrying out such cowardly attacks. The state will fight against terrorists with all its might," he said, 
 
Earlier this month, four soldiers from FC Balochistan were killed in a blast on the Marget-Quetta Road. 
 
Resource-rich Balochistan for a long time has witnessed violence by the Taliban and Baloch nationalists.&nbsp;

Terrorists ambushed security forces patrolling a remote district in Pakistan''s restive Balochistan province, killing five of them before fleeing the scene, according to a media report on Friday.

Terrorists ambushed security forces patrolling a remote district in Pakistan''s restive Balochistan province, killing five of them before fleeing the scene, according to a media report on Friday. Five soldiers of Frontier Corps Balochistan were killed in an exchange of fire with the terrorists, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan armed forces. Heavy losses were inflicted on terrorists during the incident in the Sangan area of District Sibi in Balochistan, Dawn newspaper reported. A search operation is also in progress to block the escape routes of the terrorists and apprehend the perpetrators, the ISPR said. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has condemned the attack. "Terrorists cannot demoralise us by carrying out such cowardly attacks. The state will fight against terrorists with all its might," he said, Earlier this month, four soldiers from FC Balochistan were killed in a blast on the Marget-Quetta Road. Resource-rich Balochistan for a long time has witnessed violence by the Taliban and Baloch nationalists.

Five Pakistan troops killed in attack on security forces in Balochistan

Security forces cordoned off the area, and launched a "large scale" search and clearance operation to apprehend the attackers.

7 paramilitary troops killed in southwestern Pakistan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/intelligence-agencies-reveal-pakistan-armys-strategy-to-unleash-terror-in-jk-336337">Pakistan</a> troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&amp;K).

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Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector.

At least two civilians were killed in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla district and a woman was reportedly killed in Balkote area in Haji Peer sector of Uri. Six persons have been killed in the firing by Pakistan forces.

At least seven to eight <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-accepts-presence-of-11-lashkar-terrorists-who-facilitated-2611-on-its-territory-342370">Pakistan</a> Army soldiers have been killed by retaliatory firing by Indian Army, reports said.

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The Army said it has also foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC.&nbsp;Sources in the Army have told WION that “India troops retaliated strongly causing substantial damage to Pakistan Army's infrastructure and casualties across the LoC. Several ammunition dumps, FOL dumps and multiple terrorist launch pads have been damaged.”

In a video, a Pakistani soldier could be seen moving out as an Indian shell hits a bunker on LoC.

In the morning, alert army men foiled an infiltration bid from across following which Pakistan fired on Army positions and civilian areas.

Defence spokesman informed that "suspicious movement" was observed by Indian troops at the forward posts along the LoC.

Officials said that BSF units along the LoC have been facing heavy firing. A BSF soldier &nbsp;SI Rakesh Doval, 39, in Baramulla was killed after he sustained head injury during the firing.

(With inputs from&nbsp;Ieshan Bashir Wani)

Pakistan troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Watch: Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector.

Pakistan troops opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector on Friday, including in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). Watch: Reports say two Army soldiers were killed in Uri and a BSF sub-inspector was killed in action in Haji Peer sector. At least two civilians were killed in Kamalkote sector in Uri in Baramulla district and a woman was reportedly killed in Balkote area in Haji Peer sector of Uri. Six persons have been killed in the firing by Pakistan forces. At least seven to eight Pakistan Army soldiers have been killed by retaliatory firing by Indian Army, reports said. #WATCH | 7-8 Pakistan Army soldiers killed, 10-12 injured in the retaliatory firing by Indian Army in which a large number of Pakistan Army bunkers, fuel dumps, and launch pads have also been destroyed: Indian Army Sources pic.twitter.com/q3xoQ8F4tD — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2020 × The Army said it has also foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC. Sources in the Army have told WION that “India troops retaliated strongly causing substantial damage to Pakistan Army's infrastructure and casualties across the LoC. Several ammunition dumps, FOL dumps and multiple terrorist launch pads have been damaged.” In a video, a Pakistani soldier could be seen moving out as an Indian shell hits a bunker on LoC. In the morning, alert army men foiled an infiltration bid from across following which Pakistan fired on Army positions and civilian areas. Defence spokesman informed that "suspicious movement" was observed by Indian troops at the forward posts along the LoC. Officials said that BSF units along the LoC have been facing heavy firing. A BSF soldier SI Rakesh Doval, 39, in Baramulla was killed after he sustained head injury during the firing. (With inputs from Ieshan Bashir Wani)

Pakistan opens fire in multiple positions along LoC; Indian Army hits back

The Pakistan army violated ceasefire for a third consecutive day Thursday, shelling forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district inviting a strong retaliation from Indian forces, officials said.

The year 2018 witnessed the highest number of ceasefire violations -- 2,936 -- by Pakistan troops in the last 15 years along the Indo-Pak border.

"The Pakistani army resorted to firing and shelling on forward posts along the LoC in Poonch sector Thursday morning," officials said, adding there were no casualties or injuries on the Indian side.&nbsp;

Indian troops guarding the border retaliated strongly, he said.

On Wednesday as well, Pakistani troops had fired on and shelled the Kalal forward area in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district twice, they said.

The continuous shelling and firing on villages has set in a fear psychosis among the border dwellers.&nbsp;

With the latest incident, Pakistani troops resorted to firing and shelling along the LoC in Poonch seven of first 10 days of the new year.

The Pakistani army fired on forward posts along the LoC Poonch district on Tuesday as well.

Despite repeated calls, made during Indo-Pak flag meetings, for restraint and adherence to the ceasefire understanding of 2003 for maintaining peace and tranquillity, the Indo-Pak border areas witnessed shelling and firing.

The chief of northern commander, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, had Monday visited forward areas along the LoC and reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Rajouri districts, officials said.

Accompanied by White Knight corps commander Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited forward posts of Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors to review the operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation, they said.

The Pakistan army violated ceasefire for a third consecutive day Thursday, shelling forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district inviting a strong retaliation from Indian forces, officials said.

The Pakistan army violated ceasefire for a third consecutive day Thursday, shelling forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district inviting a strong retaliation from Indian forces, officials said. The year 2018 witnessed the highest number of ceasefire violations -- 2,936 -- by Pakistan troops in the last 15 years along the Indo-Pak border. "The Pakistani army resorted to firing and shelling on forward posts along the LoC in Poonch sector Thursday morning," officials said, adding there were no casualties or injuries on the Indian side. Indian troops guarding the border retaliated strongly, he said. On Wednesday as well, Pakistani troops had fired on and shelled the Kalal forward area in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district twice, they said. The continuous shelling and firing on villages has set in a fear psychosis among the border dwellers. With the latest incident, Pakistani troops resorted to firing and shelling along the LoC in Poonch seven of first 10 days of the new year. The Pakistani army fired on forward posts along the LoC Poonch district on Tuesday as well. Despite repeated calls, made during Indo-Pak flag meetings, for restraint and adherence to the ceasefire understanding of 2003 for maintaining peace and tranquillity, the Indo-Pak border areas witnessed shelling and firing. The chief of northern commander, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, had Monday visited forward areas along the LoC and reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Rajouri districts, officials said. Accompanied by White Knight corps commander Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh visited forward posts of Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors to review the operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation, they said.

Pakistan troops shell LoC areas in Poonch, ceasefire violated for third consecutive day

Pakistan and Indian troops exchanged firing on Sunday after the Pakistan army targeted forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

The indiscriminate shelling from across the border started in Digwar sector around 7.30 am, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Indian Army guarding the LoC, a police official said.&nbsp

No casualties have been reported.&nbsp

Meanwhile, leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin also directed to come up with solid measures to protect lives and properties of the population living along the LoC.&nbsp

The decision came after people were affected by Indian shelling at Kotli, the southern district of Kashmir.

He called for the construction of concrete bunkers alongside every residential house located along the LoC in order to provide safe cover to the people, especially to children and women, against the periodic Indian shelling from across the border, reports said.

He also urged Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) governments to take practical steps for the safety and security of civil population instead of offering ‘mere lip-service’.

Further, he called for “setting up mobile medical units for immediate treatment of injured and special financial package for those who had lost their bread winners due to Indian shelling”.

The indiscriminate shelling from across the border started in Digwar sector around 7.30 am, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Indian Army guarding the LoC

Pakistan and Indian troops exchanged firing on Sunday after the Pakistan army targeted forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The indiscriminate shelling from across the border started in Digwar sector around 7.30 am, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Indian Army guarding the LoC, a police official said. No casualties have been reported. Meanwhile, leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin also directed to come up with solid measures to protect lives and properties of the population living along the LoC. The decision came after people were affected by Indian shelling at Kotli, the southern district of Kashmir. He called for the construction of concrete bunkers alongside every residential house located along the LoC in order to provide safe cover to the people, especially to children and women, against the periodic Indian shelling from across the border, reports said. He also urged Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) governments to take practical steps for the safety and security of civil population instead of offering ‘mere lip-service’. Further, he called for “setting up mobile medical units for immediate treatment of injured and special financial package for those who had lost their bread winners due to Indian shelling”.

J&K: Pakistan troops target villages, forward posts in Poonch

The Pakistan Army today targeted forward posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district with mortar shells.

The Indian Army retaliated immediately.

An Army officer said, "Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing from 0700 hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector using small arms, automatics and mortars".&nbsp

The Indian Army retaliated strongly, effectively and proportionately to the unprovoked ceasefire violation, the spokesman&nbspsaid.

Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the LoC and the IB over 650 times this year, according to a report.

The Indian Army retaliated strongly, effectively and proportionately to the unprovoked ceasefire violation, an army spokesperson said.

The Pakistan Army today targeted forward posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district with mortar shells. The Indian Army retaliated immediately. An Army officer said, "Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing from 0700 hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector using small arms, automatics and mortars". The Indian Army retaliated strongly, effectively and proportionately to the unprovoked ceasefire violation, the spokesman&nbspsaid. Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire along the LoC and the IB over 650 times this year, according to a report.

Pak troops open fire in Poonch again, India retaliates

Pakistan troops <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/body-of-heavily-armed-pakistan-infiltrator-recovered-along-loc-33345">opened fire in&nbsp;Uri sector in Jammu </a>and Kashmir on Monday evening.

There are reports of heavy firing underway at the border in Uri.&nbsp;

At least three&nbsp;civilians have been injured in the firing at&nbsp;Uri, reports said.

Reports said the Indian army destroyed at least one Pakistani bunker in the Hajipir Nallah area.

There were no reports of any loss of life&nbsp;or property.

Earlier on Monday, security forces had recovered a body of a heavily-armed Pakistani intruder along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pooch district after thwarting an infiltration bid terrorists.

Twenty people - 11 security personnel and nine civilians have been killed and over 75 others injured in Pakistani shelling along the LoC and the International Border (IB) in Jammu since the beginning of this year.

There are reports of heavy firing underway at the border in Uri.

Pakistan troops opened fire in Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening. There are reports of heavy firing underway at the border in Uri. At least three civilians have been injured in the firing at Uri, reports said. Reports said the Indian army destroyed at least one Pakistani bunker in the Hajipir Nallah area. There were no reports of any loss of life or property. Earlier on Monday, security forces had recovered a body of a heavily-armed Pakistani intruder along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pooch district after thwarting an infiltration bid terrorists. Twenty people - 11 security personnel and nine civilians have been killed and over 75 others injured in Pakistani shelling along the LoC and the International Border (IB) in Jammu since the beginning of this year.

Pak troops open fire on Indian troops along LoC

In less than 24 hours,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-bsf-soldier-killed-3-civilians-injured-in-ceasefire-violation-in-jk-29887"> Pakistan troops once again</a> opened fire in the RS Pura sector along the line of control(LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bsf-never-starts-it-but-when-they-do-they-make-sure-strong-action-is-taken-bsf-dg-on-pak-ceasefire-violation-29933"> security forces immediately</a> retaliated.

Reports said two civilians were killed and at least four others injured&nbsp;in the R S Pura firing.

On Wednesday night, a BSF soldier was killed after Pakistan troops opened fire at RS Pura sector. Three civilians were also injured as the firing by Pakistan troops hit an Indian village along the border. Indian border guards retaliated as the firing continued till early on Thursday morning.

A Suresh, a soldier belonging to 78 BN BSF security force was killed in the firing at RS Pura.

A Suresh, a soldier belonging to 78 BN BSF security force was killed in the firing at RS Pura

In less than 24 hours, Pakistan troops once again opened fire in the RS Pura sector along the line of control(LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian security forces immediately retaliated. Reports said two civilians were killed and at least four others injured in the R S Pura firing. On Wednesday night, a BSF soldier was killed after Pakistan troops opened fire at RS Pura sector. Three civilians were also injured as the firing by Pakistan troops hit an Indian village along the border. Indian border guards retaliated as the firing continued till early on Thursday morning. A Suresh, a soldier belonging to 78 BN BSF security force was killed in the firing at RS Pura.

Pak troops open fire again along LoC, 2 civilians killed

Indian Army&#39;s action <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-says-three-of-its-soldiers-killed-in-ceasefire-violation-along-line-of-control-27699">across the Line of Control</a> (LoC) on the evening of December 25 which resulted in the killing of three Pakistani soldiers was today described as &quot;selective targeting across the LoC&quot;, a &quot;short-distance raid&quot; and a &quot;localised tactical operation&quot; by highly-placed sources in India&#39;s defence establishment.

It was also acknowledged as a &quot;tit-for-tat&quot; reply for the attack carried out of Pakistan troops on December 23 in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-3-soldiers-killed-in-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-in-keri-27540">Keri sector</a> of Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Rajouri district in which one Major and three Army jawans were killed. In fact, sources said that Monday&#39;s raid was almost an &quot;exact replica&quot; of the raid conducted by the Pakistani soldiers on December 23.

The Pakistani troops who came under fire were from 59 Balooch Unit of the Rakhchakri Battalion of the Rawalkot Brigade. The engagement with Pakistani troops happened at around 6pm on Monday when a temporary post and a patrol party came under fire from the Indian Army. Firing from both sides continued for a long time even after the raid had ended and the situation continued to be tense in that area.

On Monday evening, first an explosion was conducted 200-300 metres across the LoC and following that the 8-10 member strong Pakistani patrol party came under fire from Indian Army&#39;s Ghatak team. Around four Indian Army troops conducted this raid, sources added.

Sources added that the Pakistani patrol party was probably in this area to lay a counter-ambush. &quot;We were able to locate and target them,&quot; a source said. &quot;The Indian Army will continue to exploit such fleeting opportunities,&quot; the source added.

While initial details suggests that three Pakistani troops got killed and one injured, sources said that intelligence reports indicate that the toll could climb.

Sources also added that this was a localised tactical operation conducted by Indian Army Commanders on the ground and that the decision to conduct this raid was taken at the Brigade/Battalion level.

Sources say this was a localised tactical operation conducted by Indian Army Commanders on the ground.

Indian Army's action across the Line of Control (LoC) on the evening of December 25 which resulted in the killing of three Pakistani soldiers was today described as "selective targeting across the LoC", a "short-distance raid" and a "localised tactical operation" by highly-placed sources in India's defence establishment. It was also acknowledged as a "tit-for-tat" reply for the attack carried out of Pakistan troops on December 23 in the Keri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district in which one Major and three Army jawans were killed. In fact, sources said that Monday's raid was almost an "exact replica" of the raid conducted by the Pakistani soldiers on December 23. The Pakistani troops who came under fire were from 59 Balooch Unit of the Rakhchakri Battalion of the Rawalkot Brigade. The engagement with Pakistani troops happened at around 6pm on Monday when a temporary post and a patrol party came under fire from the Indian Army. Firing from both sides continued for a long time even after the raid had ended and the situation continued to be tense in that area. On Monday evening, first an explosion was conducted 200-300 metres across the LoC and following that the 8-10 member strong Pakistani patrol party came under fire from Indian Army's Ghatak team. Around four Indian Army troops conducted this raid, sources added. Sources added that the Pakistani patrol party was probably in this area to lay a counter-ambush. "We were able to locate and target them," a source said. "The Indian Army will continue to exploit such fleeting opportunities," the source added. While initial details suggests that three Pakistani troops got killed and one injured, sources said that intelligence reports indicate that the toll could climb. Sources also added that this was a localised tactical operation conducted by Indian Army Commanders on the ground and that the decision to conduct this raid was taken at the Brigade/Battalion level.

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