Jammu and Kashmir: BSF soldier killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Arnia

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was killed today when Pakistan violated ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia sub-sector of the international border.

According to BSF sources, Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions in Arnia sub-sector on early in the morning.

"One BSF trooper has been killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan rangers. They are using mortars, automatics and small arms to target nine BSF posts in Arnia. BSF troopers are retaliating strongly and effectively", BSF sources said.

"Heavy firing exchanges are now going on in these areas," the sources added.

The martyred solider has been identified as Ct Brijendra Bahadur Singh, a native of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh.

BSF constable Brijendra Bahadur Singh

Bahadur, while on duty at forward point along the fence, was fired upon by Pakistan Rangers and sustained a bullet injury. The bullet hit him on his abdomen and later he succumbed to his injuries.

Panic has gripped scores of border residents living in villages close to the international border in Arnia sub-sector of RS Pura in Jammu district.

Authorities have kept emergency services in readiness to meet any eventuality due to the unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan.

-With IANS inputs

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