5 BSF Jawans, Civilian Injured In Pak Firing On LoC In Jammu Since Oct 17: Centre

Centre on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that five BSF jawans and a civilian were injured during unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers in the last two months along Line of Control in Jammu.

In a written reply, Minister of state for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik, informed that the BSF lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over a recent skirmish in Arnia sector of Jammu.

He said that BSF also raised the recent ceasefire violation during flag meetings with Pakistan rangers.

“5 BSF jawans and one civilian were injured during the unprovoked firing by Pakistan rangers since October 17, 2023,” he said.