J&K: BSF fires after movement suspected along IB

BSF troops on Wednesday fired after observing suspected movement along International Border in Jammu sector.

BSF troops on Wednesday fired after observing suspected movement along International Border in Jammu sector.

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"There was suspected movement along IB Sidharwan Border Out Post (BoP) in Akhnoor belt of Jammu district around 0505 hours today," a BSF officer said.

The BSF troops guarding the border took positions and fired 25 rounds on the area of suspected movement, he said, adding that during search conducted afterwards, foot-prints were seen.

The suspected persons apparently escaped back to the other side of the border, he said.