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Firing on BSF patrolling party in Poonch

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Press Trust of India Jammu
A patrolling party of Border Security Force today came under firing along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

However, no one was injured in the firing.

"There was firing on BSF patrolling party of 112 Battalion along LoC in forward belt of Mandi sub-sector of Poonch district today," a BSF official said tonight.

There was no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing, the officer said.

He said that the BSF troops fired back.

It was not known whether the firing came from militants or Pakistan Army along the LoC.

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First Published: Feb 26 2013 | 12:10 AM IST

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