<p>Pakistani troops used heavy artillery during Friday's unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in several sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, causing loss of lives and huge damage to property on the Indian side, a top BSF officer said here on Sunday.</p>

<p>Five security forces personnel were among the 11 persons killed in multiple instances of ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC between the Gurez and Uri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, even as the Indian Army caused extensive damage to Pakistan Army's infrastructure in retaliation.</p>

<p>Those killed in the Pakistani aggression include four army men, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan and six civilians.</p>

<p>"Pakistan fired heavy artillery without any provocation, but the Army and the BSF fought with bravery, gave a befitting response to them and many defences (installations) of Pakistan were destroyed," Inspector General of BSF, Kashmir Rajesh Mishra said.</p>

<p>He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the wreath-laying ceremony of BSF Sub-Inspector Rakesh Doval, who was killed in the Pakistani firing.</p>

<p>Mishra said the Pakistani firing caused the loss of lives and huge destruction of civilian property on the Indian side of the fence.</p>

<p>He said the slain BSF man deserves the highest tributes as he fought despite getting injured in the shelling.</p>

<p>Mishra said about 250-300 militants were ready at launchpads across the LoC to sneak into the Indian side.</p>

<p>"Security forces, including the BSF, have been successful in foiling their designs and will continue to do that," he said.</p>

<p>The BSF officer also said human rights organisations should take note of the killings of civilians and the damage caused to civilian properties in the intense shelling by Pakistan.</p>


Pakistani troops used heavy artillery during Friday's unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in several sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, causing loss of lives and huge damage to property on the Indian side, a top BSF officer said here on Sunday.

Pakistani troops used heavy artillery during Friday's unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in several sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, causing loss of lives and huge damage to property on the Indian side, a top BSF officer said here on Sunday. Five security forces personnel were among the 11 persons killed in multiple instances of ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC between the Gurez and Uri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, even as the Indian Army caused extensive damage to Pakistan Army's infrastructure in retaliation. Those killed in the Pakistani aggression include four army men, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan and six civilians. "Pakistan fired heavy artillery without any provocation, but the Army and the BSF fought with bravery, gave a befitting response to them and many defences (installations) of Pakistan were destroyed," Inspector General of BSF, Kashmir Rajesh Mishra said. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the wreath-laying ceremony of BSF Sub-Inspector Rakesh Doval, who was killed in the Pakistani firing. Mishra said the Pakistani firing caused the loss of lives and huge destruction of civilian property on the Indian side of the fence. He said the slain BSF man deserves the highest tributes as he fought despite getting injured in the shelling. Mishra said about 250-300 militants were ready at launchpads across the LoC to sneak into the Indian side. "Security forces, including the BSF, have been successful in foiling their designs and will continue to do that," he said. The BSF officer also said human rights organisations should take note of the killings of civilians and the damage caused to civilian properties in the intense shelling by Pakistan.

Pakistani troops used heavy artillery during Friday's shelling in Jammu and Kashmir: BSF officer

<p>The Army and BSF have been put on the highest degree of alertness along the border here after air space violations by the neighbouring country and the night-long heavy firing and shelling by Pakistani troops on forward and civilians areas across the LoC which stopped on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Authorities have ordered temporary closure of educational institutions in a 5-km radius along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts on Wednesday amid mounting tensions between the two countries, following the Pulwama terror attack on February 14 and an Indian air strike on Jaish-e-Mohammed camp inside Pakistan on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>All residents of the border areas have been asked to remain inside their homes and not venture outside.</p>

<p>"There was night long-heavy firing and mortar shelling along the LoC in most of areas in Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch districts. However there was no firing and shelling from across the border on Wednesday," officials said.</p>

<p>"Army and BSF troops have been put on highest alert along the LoC and International Border (IB) in view of the high degree of tension in wake of air space violations," they said.</p>

<p>According to some reports, panic gripped the residents of border areas and some locals have left their homes and moved to safer areas.</p>

<p>Pakistan on Wednesday said that its jets crossed the Line of Control to undertake strikes in India for "self defence".</p>

<p>Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors but were pushed back by Indian aircraft.</p>

<p>On Tuesday night, the Indian Army destroyed five Pakistani posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir in a befitting retaliation to firing from across the border, resulting in a "number of casualties" to Pak troops,&nbsp;<br />
a defence official had said.</p>

<p>"The Indian Army retaliated for effect and our focused fire resulted in severe destruction to five posts and number of casualties to Pak army (along LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts)," a defence PRO said.</p>

<p>From 6:30 pm Tuesday, the Pakistani Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with heavy calibre weaponry along the LoC out of frustration, he said.</p>

<p>The Pakistani troops were also seen firing mortars and missiles from civilian houses, using villagers as human shields.</p>

<p>However, the Indian Army targeted the Pakistani posts away from civilian areas, the PRO said, adding that this resulted in a "number of casualties" to Pak troopers.</p>

<p>In exchange of fire, five soldiers of the Indian Army suffered minor injuries, out of which two of them were shifted to a military hospital for medical treatment. They are stable.</p>


The Army and BSF have been put on the highest degree of alertness along the border here after air space violations by the neighbouring country and the night-long heavy firing and shelling by Pakistani troops on forward and civilians areas across the LoC which stopped on Wednesday.

The Army and BSF have been put on the highest degree of alertness along the border here after air space violations by the neighbouring country and the night-long heavy firing and shelling by Pakistani troops on forward and civilians areas across the LoC which stopped on Wednesday. Authorities have ordered temporary closure of educational institutions in a 5-km radius along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts on Wednesday amid mounting tensions between the two countries, following the Pulwama terror attack on February 14 and an Indian air strike on Jaish-e-Mohammed camp inside Pakistan on Tuesday. Also read: Pakistan fighter planes enter Indian airspace in J&K; one reportedly shot down, others drop bombs when pushed back All residents of the border areas have been asked to remain inside their homes and not venture outside. "There was night long-heavy firing and mortar shelling along the LoC in most of areas in Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch districts. However there was no firing and shelling from across the border on Wednesday," officials said. "Army and BSF troops have been put on highest alert along the LoC and International Border (IB) in view of the high degree of tension in wake of air space violations," they said. According to some reports, panic gripped the residents of border areas and some locals have left their homes and moved to safer areas. Pakistan on Wednesday said that its jets crossed the Line of Control to undertake strikes in India for "self defence". Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors but were pushed back by Indian aircraft. On Tuesday night, the Indian Army destroyed five Pakistani posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir in a befitting retaliation to firing from across the border, resulting in a "number of casualties" to Pak troops, a defence official had said. "The Indian Army retaliated for effect and our focused fire resulted in severe destruction to five posts and number of casualties to Pak army (along LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts)," a defence PRO said. From 6:30 pm Tuesday, the Pakistani Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with heavy calibre weaponry along the LoC out of frustration, he said. The Pakistani troops were also seen firing mortars and missiles from civilian houses, using villagers as human shields. However, the Indian Army targeted the Pakistani posts away from civilian areas, the PRO said, adding that this resulted in a "number of casualties" to Pak troopers. In exchange of fire, five soldiers of the Indian Army suffered minor injuries, out of which two of them were shifted to a military hospital for medical treatment. They are stable.

Army, Border Security Force troops along International border, LoC put on highest degree of alertness: Officials

<p>Pakistani troops on Tuesday again resorted to unprovoked firing along the&nbsp;Line of Control&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Pakistani forces violated the&nbsp;ceasefire&nbsp;in Arnia sector, according to sources.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, taking the safety measures, residents of the sector migrated to safer places on Monday.</p>

<p>The locals had arranged food for those affected by firing from the other side of the border.</p>

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<p>Earlier on May 18,&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;violated&nbsp;ceasefire&nbsp;along the&nbsp;Line of Control&nbsp;(LoC) in&nbsp;RS Puraand Arnia sectors, killing a total of five people including one&nbsp;Border Security Force&nbsp;(BSF) jawan and four civilians.</p>

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<p>The Central government has ordered to suspend the security operations against terrorist in the state during the holy month of&nbsp;Ramzan.</p>

<p>The Home Ministry said the decision has been taken to help the "peace-loving Muslims observe&nbsp;Ramzan&nbsp;in a peaceful environment".</p>

<p>However, it clarified that the security forces "reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people".</p>


Sources said Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control

Pakistani troops on Tuesday again resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani forces violated the ceasefire in Arnia sector, according to sources. Meanwhile, taking the safety measures, residents of the sector migrated to safer places on Monday. The locals had arranged food for those affected by firing from the other side of the border. An 8 month old infant was killed after being hit by a bullet reportedly during ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Keri Battal area of Akhnoor near LOC. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2018 × I have seen it & the entire world has seen it. It's saddening. Our soldiers are not sitting silent, befitting reply will be given to them: Hansraj Ahir, MoS Home Affairs on 8 month old infant killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/Vx4lVtEpRg — ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2018 × Earlier on May 18, Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in RS Puraand Arnia sectors, killing a total of five people including one Border Security Force (BSF) jawan and four civilians. #Visuals of destruction from RS Pura sector post ceasefire violation by Pakistan #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/yevsqe3eWu — ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2018 × The Central government has ordered to suspend the security operations against terrorist in the state during the holy month of Ramzan. The Home Ministry said the decision has been taken to help the "peace-loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment". However, it clarified that the security forces "reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people".

Ceasefire violated in J&K's Arnia sector

<p>Praveen Akhtar, a civilian, succumbed to injuries on Saturday night after Pakistani troops opened fire on the International border in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The deceased has been identified as the resident of Lehren in Nowshera sector of Rajouri.</p>

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<p>Praveen&nbsp;was killed after she was hit by a bullet fired by the Pakistani troops&nbsp;at around 10:35 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistani forces have previously launched mortar shells at civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC).</p>

<p>A&nbsp;45-year-old&nbsp;woman was killed in shelling on February 8 along the LoC in the KG sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of 19 people including 10 security personnel and nine civilians have been killed and over 75 have been injured in Pakistani shelling in the Jammu region this year.&nbsp;</p>

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Praveen Akhtar from Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to her injuries on Saturday after Pakistani troops opened fire on the International border

Praveen Akhtar, a civilian, succumbed to injuries on Saturday night after Pakistani troops opened fire on the International border in Jammu and Kashmir. The deceased has been identified as the resident of Lehren in Nowshera sector of Rajouri. Family of Parveen Akhtar, a resident of Lehran, who died in shelling by Pakistan in Nowshera sector of Rajouri last night, in mourning. #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/JA0TMX66hp — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 × Praveen was killed after she was hit by a bullet fired by the Pakistani troops at around 10:35 pm. The Pakistani forces have previously launched mortar shells at civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC). A 45-year-old woman was killed in shelling on February 8 along the LoC in the KG sector. A total of 19 people including 10 security personnel and nine civilians have been killed and over 75 have been injured in Pakistani shelling in the Jammu region this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Another civilian dies in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire and lobbed mortars on forward and civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Rajouri district, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army.</p>

<p>No casualties have been reported so far.</p>

<p>The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am, Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said.</p>

<p>He said the heavy shelling is going on targeting five villages in areas of Jhangar, Dhamaka and Kalal belts.</p>

<p>Schools in border areas have been closed.</p>

<p>It might be possible that the Pakistani side would have been trying to provide some cover to the terrorists.</p>

<p>Previously in 2017, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had said that the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) could be repeated, if necessary, seeking to send a stern message to Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With inputs from PTI)</p>


The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am

Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire and lobbed mortars on forward and civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army. No casualties have been reported so far. The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am, Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said. He said the heavy shelling is going on targeting five villages in areas of Jhangar, Dhamaka and Kalal belts. Schools in border areas have been closed. It might be possible that the Pakistani side would have been trying to provide some cover to the terrorists. Previously in 2017, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had said that the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) could be repeated, if necessary, seeking to send a stern message to Pakistan. (With inputs from PTI)

Pakistani troops shell border areas in Rajouri district of J&K

<p>The Pakistani Army on Thursday resorted to shelling and also fired from small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir&#39;s Poonch district.</p>

<p>The Indian Army retaliated strongly.</p>

<p>&quot;Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing of small arms and automatic weapons and also shelling from late this afternoon in Shahpur sector of Poonch district along the LoC,&quot; a police officer said.</p>

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<p>Indian troops also replied back, he said.</p>

<p>On the night of January 3, Pakistan troops had resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatic weapons and mortars along the LoC in Rajouri sector.</p>

<p>The same morning, Pakistan Rangers violated the ceasefire and resorted to sniper fire on a forward post along the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector of Samba district killing BSF Head Constable R P Hazra.</p>


Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing of small arms and automatic weapons and also shelling from late this afternoon in Shahpur sector of Poonch district along the LoC.

The Pakistani Army on Thursday resorted to shelling and also fired from small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The Indian Army retaliated strongly. "Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing of small arms and automatic weapons and also shelling from late this afternoon in Shahpur sector of Poonch district along the LoC," a police officer said. #WATCH Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch's Shahpur sector #J&K (earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/OLbOHkBRUN — ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018 × Indian troops also replied back, he said. On the night of January 3, Pakistan troops had resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatic weapons and mortars along the LoC in Rajouri sector. The same morning, Pakistan Rangers violated the ceasefire and resorted to sniper fire on a forward post along the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector of Samba district killing BSF Head Constable R P Hazra.

Watch: Pakistan troops open fire along LoC, Indian Army retaliates

<p>The Pakistani troops again resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Jammu &amp; Kashmir&rsquo;s Khari Karmara area of Poonch district on Thursday.</p>

<p>This is the second ceasefire violation in less than 24 hours targeting Indian forward posts and villages.</p>

<p>The Indian Army is retaliating strongly to the indiscriminate firing.&nbsp;There was no immediate report of any casualty so far.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khari Karmara falls opposite Rawalakote where Indian Army soldiers, in a cross LoC raid on Monday evening, killed three Pakistani troopers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The raid had come in retaliation to the killing of four Indian soldiers including a Major by Pakistan in Keri sector last week. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a total of 881 ceasefire violations in 2017, highest in past seven years, resulting in the death of 34 people.</p>


The Indian Army is retaliating strongly to the indiscriminate firing

The Pakistani troops again resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir’s Khari Karmara area of Poonch district on Thursday. This is the second ceasefire violation in less than 24 hours targeting Indian forward posts and villages. The Indian Army is retaliating strongly to the indiscriminate firing. There was no immediate report of any casualty so far. Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire in Poonch's Khari Karmara. Locals say, firing of small arms on since 4 am today and heavy shelling started around 3:40 pm. pic.twitter.com/uRVRD2A1zA — ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017 × Khari Karmara falls opposite Rawalakote where Indian Army soldiers, in a cross LoC raid on Monday evening, killed three Pakistani troopers. The raid had come in retaliation to the killing of four Indian soldiers including a Major by Pakistan in Keri sector last week. Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a total of 881 ceasefire violations in 2017, highest in past seven years, resulting in the death of 34 people.

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire for second time in less than 24 hours in Poonch

<p>At least four Indian soldiers, including a senior officer, were on Saturday killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan at the Keri (120 Infantry Brigade) Battalion area of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Major Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas, 32, Lance Naik Gurmail Singh, 34, and Sepoy Pargat Singh, 30,&nbsp; and Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh were grievously injured during the ceasefire violation and succumbed to their injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One soldier&nbsp;was injured in the firing and is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Army, in a statement, said that Indian troops retaliated &quot;strongly and effectively&quot;.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh paid rich tributes to the slain soldiers and condemned Pakistan for the ceasefire violation further adding that Pakistan has got isolated at the global stage, especially on the issue of terrorism.</p>

<p>&quot;Pakistan is indulging in such cowardly actions and is being given a befitting response, but it does not desist from such cowardly acts. Pakistan is a terrorist state and it will not be too long before the country is declared a terrorist state by the world. It does not only support terrorism but also provide state sponsorship,&quot; Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.</p>

<p>Major Ambadas&nbsp;belonged to Bhandara district in Maharashtra and is survived by wife Avoli Moharkar, while Lance Naik Gurmail Singh&nbsp;belonged to Amritsar district in Punjab and is survived by wife Kuljit Kaur and a daughter.</p>

<p>Sepoy Pargat Singh&nbsp;belonged to Karnal district in Haryana and is survived by wife Ramanpreet Kaur and a son, the Army said.</p>

<p>&quot;Major Ambadas, Lance Naik Gurmail and Sepoy Pargat were brave and sincere soldiers. The nation will always remain indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,&quot; the Army statement said.</p>

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Deputy CM Nirmal Singh paid tributes to the slain soldiers and condemned Pakistan for the violation

At least four Indian soldiers, including a senior officer, were on Saturday killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan at the Keri (120 Infantry Brigade) Battalion area of Jammu and Kashmir. Major Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas, 32, Lance Naik Gurmail Singh, 34, and Sepoy Pargat Singh, 30, and Lance Naik Kuldeep Singh were grievously injured during the ceasefire violation and succumbed to their injuries. One soldier was injured in the firing and is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. The Army, in a statement, said that Indian troops retaliated "strongly and effectively". Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh paid rich tributes to the slain soldiers and condemned Pakistan for the ceasefire violation further adding that Pakistan has got isolated at the global stage, especially on the issue of terrorism. "Pakistan is indulging in such cowardly actions and is being given a befitting response, but it does not desist from such cowardly acts. Pakistan is a terrorist state and it will not be too long before the country is declared a terrorist state by the world. It does not only support terrorism but also provide state sponsorship," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Major Ambadas belonged to Bhandara district in Maharashtra and is survived by wife Avoli Moharkar, while Lance Naik Gurmail Singh belonged to Amritsar district in Punjab and is survived by wife Kuljit Kaur and a daughter. Sepoy Pargat Singh belonged to Karnal district in Haryana and is survived by wife Ramanpreet Kaur and a son, the Army said. "Major Ambadas, Lance Naik Gurmail and Sepoy Pargat were brave and sincere soldiers. The nation will always remain indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty," the Army statement said. (With inputs from PTI)

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