JAMMU: At least three civilians were injured when Pakistan Rangers and Border Security Force exchanged fire along International Border in RS Pura and Arnia sectors of Jammu Division, officials said on Friday.
The officials said Pakistani forces fired on Indian posts late Thursday evening and BSF retaliated sparking night long exchange of small arms fire. In the firing, three persons sustained injuries who were immediately shifted to Jammu Medical College, the officials said.
According to Pakistan media reports, two women were injured in BSF firing along IB on the Pakistani side.
Meanwhile, following fresh firing along the IB, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Shantmanu along with IGP, Jammu Rajesh Kumar today visited Jugnu Chak BSF post and other border areas hit by Pakistani shelling.
During the visit, Divisional Commissioner interacted with the people and took stock of their problems and advised them to stay indoors during evening hours, an official spokesman said.
Earlier, Divisional Commissioner briefed the Governor about the situation on the border.
Divisional Commissioner was informed by the concerned officers that temporary arrangements for providing safe shelters to the people running away from their homes have been put in place to ensure their safety, the spokesman added.
Situation along LoC tense: IG BSF
Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General Aditya Mishra Friday said that militants present across border are desperate to sneak into this side as from many days they have made many unsuccessful attempts to infiltrate into Kashmir.
Interacting with medial on the sidelines of a passing out parade in Srinagar, BSF Inspector General Adiya Mishra said that although the situation along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir is a little tense, however it is under control as the army and BSF have been effectively curtailing infiltration attempts.
The situation is a little tense but under control and we have been effectively retaliating to any attempts that they are making towards infiltration, Mishra said.
He added that two-three days back there was an incident in which at attempt to breach the fence and storm in was made by the other side but that was made unsuccessful.
As of now, there are incidents of firing and shelling in specific localised areas. Yesterday, a shell fell on a house and three members of a family got injured. So, that creates a little bit of uncertainty and panic among the civilians, he added.
Mishra further reaffirmed that the security forces are effectively retaliating any attempts of the infiltration.
We have noticed people trying to come close to the fence and attempt to infiltrate at night, he said.
We have noticed dragging marks, but in the last few days, there has not been any successful infiltration, he added.
On Thursday, three civilians were injured in heavy firing along the Line of Control.
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