BSF lodges protest with Pak Rangers over ceasefire violation

Jammu, Oct 3 : Border Security Force officers on Friday lodged a strong protest with the Pakistani Rangers over the latest ceasefire violation and infiltration bids in Jammu.

"BSF has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers at Border Outpost on international border in Jammu frontier over an attempt to push in ultras under the cover of Pak firing in Tent Post in Kanachak area of Jammu district on October 1," BSF officials said.

The protests were registered by the BSF with the Chinab Rangers at company commanders' meeting at Tent Post in Kana Chak area of the district.

The BSF has shown proofs of the infiltration attempt, firing and grenade blast marks.

Pakistani commanders, however, termed them as the handiwork of militants and promised to probe into the incident.

Three to four militants tried to enter Indian territory under the cover of Pak firing in Tent Post area in Kanachak area of Jammu district on October one, which was foiled by BSF troops.

There have been three ceasefire violations, Pak firing and infiltration bid on International Border in Jammu sector in the past six days.

Over 126 infiltration bids have taken place in the last nine months from Pakistan.

ANI