BSF trooper injured in cross-border firing in Akhnoor sector

The incident comes at a time when Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for Assembly polls

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 10:19 AM Sep 11, 2024 IST

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A Border Security Force trooper was injured in cross-border firing in the Akhnoor sector during the wee hours of Tuesday.

"On September 12, at about 02:35 AM, an incident of unprovoked firing in Akhnoor area from across the border happened, which was befittingly responded by the BSF," an officer said.

One BSF personnel sustained injuries in the Pakistani firing. Troops are on high alert, he added.

The incident comes in the background of increased terrorist activity in the region over the past few months and at a time when Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for Assembly polls.