BSF Personnel Injured in Unprovoked Firing from Pakistan in Akhnoor Sector

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured due to unprovoked firing from Pakistan in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred early Wednesday near the International Border, with BSF troops responding promptly to the aggression. Troops remain on high alert amid ongoing tensions.

In a disturbing incident early Wednesday, a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained injuries following unprovoked firing from across the Pakistan border in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, the BSF confirmed. The hostile exchange occurred around 2:35 am near the International Border.

According to a BSF statement, the unprovoked firing was met with a prompt and fitting response from Indian troops. 'One BSF personnel sustained injuries in the firing from the Pakistan side. Troops are on high alert,' stated the BSF, which is tasked with guarding the 3,323-kilometer-long India-Pakistan border.

This region, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, remains a flashpoint for frequent skirmishes and ceasefire violations. Tensions often escalate due to sporadic cross-border firing incidents, creating significant security challenges for the BSF deployed in this volatile area.

This incident underscores the persistent security risks and the unstable nature of border dynamics in this sensitive region. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)