Ceasefire Violation: Pakistan Rangers breached the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday by initiating unprovoked firing at a Border Security Force (BSF) post along the International Border in Jammu, officials reported.Ceasefire Violation: Exchange of fireThe incident occurred at the border outpost in Makwal, where BSF personnel promptly responded to the firing from across the border. The exchange of fire lasted for over 20 minutes, starting at 5:50 pm. Fortunately, there were no casualties or damages reported on the Indian side.Ceasefire Violation: Previous incidentsLast year, on the night of November 8-9, a BSF jawan lost his life in firing by Pakistan Rangers in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district. This marked the first casualty on the Indian side since February 25, 2021, when both countries agreed to a renewed ceasefire.Earlier incidents include cross-border firing on October 26, resulting in injuries to two BSF personnel and a civilian woman in the Arnia sector of Jammu. Additionally, a BSF jawan sustained injuries in a similar occurrence on October 17.Ceasefire Violation: Ongoing monitoringSenior officers are closely monitoring the situation, and security personnel deployed along the International Border have been instructed to maintain high alertness levels.Ceasefire Violation: Timing of ceasefire violationThe timing of the ceasefire violation coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modis forthcoming visit to Jammu and Kashmir on February 20. During his visit, PM Modi is slated to address a public rally in Jammu, and preparations by the Jammu and Kashmir administration are underway.
