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This Post Is Recently Updated on Oct 27, 2023 @ 17:03 pm by TBB Desk
1. Incident Overview: Unanticipated Assault
Srinagar witnessed a scenario of unprovoked aggression as a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained injuries due to unexpected firing and mortar assaults in the Arnia sector along the Jammu and Kashmir border. The sudden mortar attacks propelled numerous villagers to evacuate their residences as shells plummeted into civilian zones.
2. Map – Arnia Sector
3. Casualty and Reaction: A Retaliatory Exchange
The onset of the hostile encounter, which commenced the previous evening, led to injuries of three individuals, inclusive of a BSF jawan. The BSF acknowledged the engagement, confirming a retaliatory response to Pakistan’s uninitiated firing. As per a BSF spokesperson, Pakistan Rangers instigated the firing on BSF posts in the Arnia sector, eliciting a fitting response from the BSF troops. The exchange escalated to mortar shelling from Pak Rangers, which was met with a suitable counteraction by BSF, with sporadic firing persisting until the early hours at 3 a.m.
4. Aftermath: Violation and Civilian Impact
The nocturnal artillery exchange marks a significant breach in the ceasefire accord established between India and Pakistan in February 2021, showcasing the largest violation along the international frontier since the agreement. This incident follows a similar skirmish a week prior where two BSF jawans were injured, though quick intervention via a border meeting between BSF and Rangers local commanders restored control. The recent confrontation commenced at 8 pm on Thursday, escalating with the thunderous reverberations of mortar weaponry employed by both factions. The civilian populace bore the brunt as well, with several residences struck during the overnight shelling, causing significant damage to at least one household and prompting many villagers to seek refuge in safer locales.
