Clash kills four Pakistani Interior-ministry troops, one Indian border guard. PHOTO: AFP
"We have retaliated effectively ... four Pakistani Rangers have been killed along the International Border in Samba sector this evening," said Rakesh Sharma, BSF Inspector General for the Jammu Frontier.
Wednesday's incident, on the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, followed the killing earlier in the day of an Indian border guard, a senior officer from India's Border Security Force (BSF) said.
"As Pakistani Rangers suffered casualties, they waved white flags, asking BSF to stop the firing so that they can lift the bodies of the dead men. We stopped the firing after their request," Sharma said.
Frontier clashes have intensified in recent months, dashing hopes that a brief thaw in relations after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected in May would lead to a calming of the situation.
The worst violence took place in the Kashmir Valley, where separatist militants killed 11 Indian soldiers and police in early December, the worst losses in six years.
Jammu and Kashmir held state elections in December in which Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party made gains. While leaving the party short of a majority, the result could open the way for it to form a ruling coalition with a regional party.
Second time in a row: Indian BSF resort to unprovoked firing near border
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) resorted to intense unprovoked firing late last night (Wednesday) in the Shakargarh sector, according to ISPR.
The firing continued till early morning (Thursday) and Pakistani troops responded to the firing.
Earlier on Wednesday afternoon, two Punjab Rangers personnel were killed when troops from the BSF resorted to unprovoked firing at the Shakargarh sector.
“The personnel are seriously injured and BSF is not letting them to recover,” said a Rangers spokesperson earlier in the day.
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@Azi: Lol. That's a joke. Tell me what has the above average IQ of Pakistanis achieved? Have you sent a mission to Mars? Do you even have an economy that can compete with India's? One guy in Pakistan gets a nobel for physics, but your government ill treats him. I think you guys should focus on fixing your problems at home rather than attacking neighbours.
we should let the pakistanis fight the terrorists and divert their resources towards india. modi government only means trouble.
Let pece be everywhere..... Stop killing!
LEJ has superb snipers. They start firing in stolen Pakistan Army uniform. They have capability to start the war at Indian and Irani borders.
Dear Pakistan,
Please deal with Polio first. Eradicate polio if your citizens consider them to be patriotic and loyal. By firing along LOC, you are tempting the Elephant to wake up. Fat maybe, when it tramples, not many can survive. Please look what have you done to the piece of land that was given to you in 1947.
India is the local neighbour hood bully.
No matter how hard we try, it seems Indians are just not interested in peace.
Regrettably, there is only one way to deal with bullies.
That is to stand up to them
@BlackJack: There is a bunch of people on this side of the border feeling pleasure over the killing of soldiers on Indian side and idisastrous impact of that stupidity on pakistan is enormous. Alas we don't see even a bunch of people on other side of the border showing some sense on the killing of Pakistani soldiers or civilians casualties on loc.What could be the impact of this mass level stupidity on India in the long run is not difficult to assess. Some time I feel we Pakistani will have to play the role of big brother. To be Physicall bigger doesn't necessarily mean one is more mature or more capable. Peace.
Stop killing!
@ Assad and his followers. Keep Hating India... This attitude will never bring you up. Look at India's GDP, PPP, Balance of Payments Position, The present India and Mr Modi Plans & their executions. You don't even have basic understanding to select your leaders.
We should be have a peaceful relation with Iran,India and afghanistan.First step to take is to stop spreading hatred towards others and concentrate on health,education etc.War always create destruction and agony.
@Jat: Tell what we got over war with India.We lost half of our motherland in 1971 and give india an upper hand because of our failed policy.When we learn our lesson,brother !
@Ahmed:
We are on a war with 1 border, little skirmishes keep taking place in every country. I know you are a 100% Indian, your below average IQ excuses show that very well. We are fully capable of reducing India to a wasteland along with ourselves and India knows that too.
@Saqib Nisar: I do not make sense when you don't like my comment and target me as an indian.We are on war on 3 borders and even iran dare to start firing on our side and you don't have any problem,pathetic
@Ahmed: there are many intellectuals who dont agree with with what you are saying. dont be selective. and plsssss dont pretend to be a pakistani
@wb Last time I checked, we split from you guys in 1947 and want nothing to do with you. So please stop stalking our news sites :)
@Ahmed: what the heck are you talking about. read your statement again and see whether you are making sense. at least be a man and admit you are an indian. childish behaviour
@Ahmed: Bro, kindly tell this to your Indian Government. They need advice from patriots like you.
This is what happens when you mess up with India!!! Indian army rocks :)
This is exactly what happens when you give the power to trigger happy armies to respond. Pakistani army has always had the power to respond at its own wish, the civilian govt. is only a spectator. In India, where the civilian the govt. is in control, it has given the mandate to the army to respond 'aptly', which in army definition means 'as and when you feel like.' These killing of soldiers is going to only increase, coz, while pakistan army was always trigger happy, atleast the Indian govt. earlier was in control of what the army does, today, that control is in the hand of the indian soldier at the border.
@pakistani: Because of you peoples our country become like a failed state in world view.There are many great intellectuals in our country pointing fingers to us that our attitude have to be changed and you can find at least 100 videos in youtube for such statements, but still we live in denial,sad.
We have problem with India,we have problem with Iran and we have problem with afghanistan on our borders.Future i am sure we will have problem also with China.First we have to fix ourself and then point fingers to others.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/815634/pakistan-india-exchange-lists-of-nuclear-installations-prisoners-2/
interesting & yet ironically funny against the context of boundary violations.
good going both sides,
regards,
@Ahmed: Brother we know you are an indian trying to present yourself as Pakistani. Thanks for your comments.
@Peshawr101: India has been getting 'blowback' since 1947. Now it is time for you to enjoy.
@Assad: Nawaz Sharif would if he had the money to support sustained firing at the LOC.
Pak bro's.. First of all we r d 3 rd largest military in the world not 4rth.. N practically ur military is no match to us.. And if u want to play with this adventurism then it will cost ur army heavily as our military is backed by a strong govt at top....Dear neighbours i want u to remind u CONGRESS is gone from INDIA n u r dealing with NDA which is backed by a strong man...When he speaks even Obma n XI JINPING listens.... We mourned ur Peshawar death n they next day U gifted us Lakhvis bail.. U lost all the war.. We reached Moon n u still trying to reach Kashmir....A failed state forever.. Any ways Happy new year, Hope u enjoyed PK movie n wait for next bollywood release....
We are Pakistanis, we love you and you hate us,,,if you dont believe watch our channels. 1 muslim is against 10 non muslims... 4 against 1.,,
@Ahmed: well try... only an indian can make such a statement. pathetic attempt
@Pity: Similarly India should imprison all Pakistanis in India and not allow any more to come for whatever purpose.
@Peshawr101 - "India, get ready for the blowback"
Your pants are on fire in Peshawar.. Fix that first...
And blowback from you... forget it... You don't have your godfather America backing you anymore...
@sabi: This man Modi is dangerous for India but again they asked for it.Lo and behold!. Umm... did you mean Pakistan and ended up saying India? Indians seem very happy with their new Govt, read today's ToI to see survey ratings including on Pak policy.
This man Modi is dangerous for India but again they asked for it.Lo and behold!.
I don't understand why we have to challenge India knowing they are the 4th most powerful military in the world.Why we are sacrificing our soldiers as we know small provocation will led to massive indian retaliation.Let both live in peace
India, get ready for the blowback
Dear Pakistani Brothers, now your army must know that this new indian govt me lead by Mr. Narender Modi, will hit very hard if single fire shot from pak army. They do not believe one sided Peace Policy. So Be careful.
Lives are lost uselessly , where are mediators and peacekeepers of both countries... Are we ever going to be at peace with each other ever... We are wrangling on petty matters and are killing each other for no vivid reason.We must learn from Germany and France..
Tell that enuch Nawaz Sharif to grow a pair and hit India x2 for these provocations. Modi's bluff needs to be called. If that murderer wants war, lets have it. It is quite obvious that Indians are only interested in bullying and come what may, Pakistan will not be allowed to be bullied. Call their bluff. For each of our border guards, kill one of their's.
@Umair:
"Where is the Pakistani version of the story? Is ET an Indian news channel?"
This is not Indian version of the story. This is a Reuters story. Last time I checked, the company was not India.
Pakistan Army should not return the Indian children who cross the border to come to Pakistani side. The Indians do not know anything about peace so there is no need for Pakistan to show peaceful attitude to them.
Where is the Pakistani version of the story? Is ET an Indian news channel?
It is very sad to have 5 precious lives lost!!' But it is no business as usual at LOC. Both sides, mainly Pakistani side now need to think twice before any border violation.