Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in J&K's Akhnoor sector

Pakistan Rangers used automatics and small arms to target BSF border outposts

A file image of Pakistan militarymen
A file image of Pakistan militarymen
IANS Jammu
Last Updated : Sep 30 2016 | 1:52 PM IST
Pakistan Rangers on Friday restored to indiscriminate firing at Indian positions in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector of the International Border (IB).

The police said Pakistan Rangers violated the ceasefire agreement by firing without any provocation at Border Security Forces (BSF) positions in Pallanwalla area.

"Pakistan Rangers used automatics and small arms to target BSF border outposts," the police said, adding "Firing exchanges started at 12.30 am and lasted until 1.30 am".
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First Published: Sep 30 2016 | 9:38 AM IST

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