"Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing at BSF (Border Security Force) outposts in Kotranka area of RS Pura sector," a police officer said.
The firing began at 1.30 am. The BSF retaliated effectively.
"Intermittent firing exchanges continued in the area till 2.30 am."
The officer said no casualty or damage has been reported from the Indian side.
The Jammu and Kashmir police has been put on high alert following incessant ceasefire violations in the state by Pakistan.
J&K Police on high alert, security tightened in all police stations. (Visuals from Rajouri, J&K) pic.twitter.com/5l4xvcvAnl
— ANI (@ANI_news) August 2, 2015
Security has been tightened around all police stations in the state.
Pakistan troops have violated the bilateral ceasefire agreement over a dozen times during the last seven days on the border, causing panic among thousands of villagers in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.
These border residents have been forced to abandon their homes and agricultural fields for fear of life. Source - IANS
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