Terrorist launchpad in Pakistan opposite Jammu's Akhnoor destroyed: BSF

The base was located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, a BSF spokesperson said

BSF, Army, India Bangladesh border
The BSF responded in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to the posts and assets of the Pakistan Rangers (Photo: PTI)
Press Trust of India New Delhi/Jammu
1 min read Last Updated : May 10 2025 | 11:19 AM IST

The Border Security Force on Saturday said it has "completely destroyed" a terrorist launchpad opposite Akhnoor in Jammu in response to unprovoked firing from the other side along the International Border.

The base was located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, a BSF spokesperson said.

This came after Pakistan initiated "unprovoked" firing on BSF posts in Jammu sector from 9 pm on Friday.

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The BSF responded in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to the posts and assets of the Pakistan Rangers along the international boundary, the spokesperson said.

The terrorist launchpad at Looni in Sialkot district, opposite Akhnoor area, was completely destroyed by the BSF.

Our resolve to protect India's sovereignty is unshaken, the spokesperson said.

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Topics :border security forceBSFPakistan India-Pak conflictOperation Sindoor

First Published: May 10 2025 | 11:19 AM IST

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