10 Points:
- The Border Security Force (BSF) reported unprovoked firing from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Arnia area.
- This incident occurred at 8 pm and BSF troops quickly responded.
- The BSF stated that the unprovoked firing by Pakistani Rangers was met with a strong response from its troops.
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- The exchange of fire is ongoing, and the situation in Arnia remains tense.
- This follows recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the same area, resulting in two BSF personnel being injured.
- Pakistan Rangers initiated unprovoked firing on border guards in the Arnia sector on October 17.
- The BSF has protested to Pakistan Rangers about these incidents and highlighted the issue of cross-border narcotics smuggling.
- They also provided pictorial evidence of smugglers killed by their forces.
- The situation along the India-Pakistan border remains highly volatile.
- Both sides are urged to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.