At least five people have been killed and 25 others injured in firing and shelling from Pakistan at the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir after midnight on Sunday. Two women and a 13-year-old girl were among those killed when Pakistan Rangers started firing at posts of the Border Security Force and villages in the Arnia sector of Jammu at around 1.30 am, reports NDTV. Two members of one family were killed in the attack the night before Eid celebrations on Monday. Several were wounded in heavy mortar shelling and homes were damaged. Mortar shells reportedly even hit a bus stand over four km from the international border. Sources say people in border villages have been asked not to gather in large numbers. Intermittent firing continues at Arnia and RS Pura sectors. Pakistani soldiers have also been firing in BG sector in Poonch since this morning. The Indian Army says this is one of the worst violations of the 2003 ceasefire between the two countries. In a reaction, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Pakistan should stop ceasefire violations and understand the reality. They should understand that the ground reality has changed in India." The attacks, say sources, could be linked to the killing of five Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory action in recent weeks; two were reportedly killed on Dussehra night.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
