Three border security force jawans injured in cross-border firing

In yet another violation of ceasefire, Pakistani troops today opened fire from across the Line of Control, injuring three BSF jawans in Mendhar area of Poonch district.

Pakistani troops intermittently fired on Kranti Post in Mendhar sector between 1030 hours and 1100 hours, police said. However, Indian troops did not retaliate.

Three BSF jawans were injured in the firing and admitted to hospital in Rajouri. There have been 27 incidents of such ceasefire violations till November 25 by Pakistan along the Line of Control.

During the last four years there have been 128 incidents of ground ceasefire and 43 air space violations by Pakistan.