August 18, 2026 08:38 am (IST)
Pakistan opens fire at BSF posts in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 17 (IBNS): The Pakistani soldiers have once again violated the ceasefire and commenced firing at two Border Security Force (BSF) posts in Arania area of RS Pura Sector in Jammu, media reports said.
The firing forced the Indian soldiers to retaliate.
Firing from both sides started at 3 AM and continued till 5:30 AM on Sunday.
Meanwhile, exchange of fire is still on at two other BSF posts in the same sector.
According to reports, this is the 10th ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the last ten days.
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