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Mon, 08/15/2011 - 22:04
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Pak violates ceasefire on I-day along Indo-Pak border in JK

Jammu, Aug 15 (PTI) Pakistani troops on Monday violated
ceasefire by opening small arms fire on the Indian post along
the Indo-Pak Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistani troops from Imran post resorted to small arms
firing on Ballard forward Border out Post along the
International Border in Ramgarh sub-sector of the district
around 3.45 am this morning, BSF DIG (G Branch), S Oberoi
said.
"The unprovoked firing continued for 25 minutes. BSF
troops effectively retaliated back," the DIG said, adding that
there was no casualty or injury to any one in the firing on
this side.
"It was a clear case of ceasefire violation," he said,
adding a protest would be lodged with the Pakistan
authorities.
"We have given them sweets and fruits on their
Independence Day yesterday during a flag meeting. But they
have returned the gesture with bullets today on our
Independence Day," Oberoi said.

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