BSF jawan injured in Pakistani sniper fire on LoC

The incident occurred around 6:15 pm at a forward location, opposite Pakistan’s ‘Mohra’ post.

A BSF jawan was on Monday injured in sniper firing by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Border Security Force soldiers patrol along a border fence at an outpost along the Line of Control (LOC) between India-Pakistan at Abdulian, some 38 kms southwest of Jammu. (AFP File Photo)

A sniping attempt took place around 6.15 pm from the Pakistani’s Mohra OP, an intelligence officer said.

Two shots were fired at the Indian post which hit BSF constable S Ramachari who sustained injuries to his forearm and abdomen .

His condition is reportedly stable and he has been taken to a garrison hospital.