3 civilians, BSF man killed as India, Pak trade fire, accusations

Jammu: Three civilians and a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier were killed as the armies of India and Pakistan traded heavy fire and shelling along the border in Jammu province. Meanwhile Director General BSF K K Sharma has said that situation along the line of control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir is tense
Pakistani military said that Indian troops from across the border have targeted villages along Kashmir, killing two women and wounding five others, including three women, in the latest “unprovoked” cease-fire violation.
In a statement, Inter Services Public relations – media wing of Pakistan army – said Pakistani troops responded to Indian fire on villages in the Sialkot district.
However, officials in Jammu said that a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier and a civilian were killed in “unprovoked” ceasefire violations last night in RS Pura and Arnia areas.
The slain soldier was identified as Head Constable A Suresh of 78 Batallion. He hailed from Tamil Nadu, said an official. In a statement, Inter Services Public relations – media wing of Pakistan army – said Pakistani troops responded to Indian fire on villages in the Sialkot district.
However, officials in Jammu said that a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier and a civilian were killed in “unprovoked” ceasefire violations last night in RS Pura and Arnia areas.
The slain soldier was identified as Head Constable A Suresh of 78 Batallion. He hailed from Tamil Nadu, said an official.
Meanwhie Border Security Force (BSF) Director General KK Sharma while terming the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) as tense, has said that he has asked his men to retaliate with full might, said a media report Thursday.
Sharma was speaking at the wreath laying ceremony of the trooper killed on Thursday morning in Pakistan firing in RS Pura along the LoC, said a report published in the Indian Express.