INDIA
The counter-offensive was launched after Pakistan snipers killed a BSF constable on the LoC in Kupwara district.
The Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF) launched a fire assault and killed two Pakistani soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector, even as the Pakistan army extended shelling to newer areas in the Uri sector, damaging civilian houses.
"There was ceasefire violation (from Pakistan) on Wednesday (as well). BSF and Army jointly gave a befitting reply. From reliable sources, we have received confirmation of two casualties on their side," said Sonali Mishra, Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir Frontier.
The counter-offensive was launched after Pakistan snipers killed a BSF constable on the LoC in Kupwara district. Constable Sunil Kumar Murmu of 124th battalion was manning the high-altitude Forward Defence Location (FDL) when Pakistani snipers fired at him on Tuesday.
"Pakistan does not want peace and tranquility in India. It is using different tactics such as ceasefire violations, sniping, BAT (border action team) action and infiltration," said Mishra.
Inspector General of BSF said there are at least 175 militants waiting across the LoC to sneak into Kashmir. "Launching pads are always active and they do not miss any chance for infiltration. Since snowfall is less this time and that could be the reason for them to make attempts (to push ultras into this side). Our resources are strong and BSF is capable to meet any challenge always", she said.
Mishra said alertness level of the forces deployed on the Line of Control (LoC) have been increased following the intelligence inputs. "Alertness is always at high level. After Inputs, the level has been increased. We are on high alert (to foil) infiltration, BAT action, stand-off fire and sniping", she said
Even as the army and BSF has strengthened their defences, Pakistan army extended its shelling to newer areas targeting Indian forward positions and civilian areas in Uri sector of North Kashmir's Baramulla district.
The fresh ceasefire violations started at 8 am on Thursday when Pakistan army fired indiscriminately on Indian positions and civilian areas at Churanda, Batgrah, Tilwari, Silikote, Hatlanga areas of Hajipir in Uri sector. Sources said three houses have suffered damages in the cross border shelling. However there was no casualty reported.
"Unprovoked Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Uri sector since 8 am", said Colonel Rajesh Kalia, defence spokesman at Srinagar.
Indian army immediately swung into action and retaliated strongly to silence Pakistani guns. "Own troops are retaliating", said Colonel Kalia.
More than 21 people have been killed in Pakistani shelling near LoC and the international border across Jammu and Kashmir since January 17. Over 75 people have suffered injuries and more than 50,000 people have fled their homes in the Jammu division alone
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