TAP TO UNMUTE

The Pakistani Army today attacked four border posts on the Indian side of the LoC today. According to sources, the posts attacked are - Sunderbani, Hiranagar, Kathua and Samba.

Pakistan resorted to indiscriminate firing and shelling late evening today. According to reports, the Sunderbani post suffered maximum damage but no casualties have been reported so far.

The firing has been continuing since 5.30pm in the four areas.

The MHA is closely monitoring the situation, and at the time of writing this report, we learn that HM Rajnath Singh has given the Forces a free hand to give befitting response to Pakistan. Sources further inform us saying DG BSF has spoken to HM Rajnath Singh and briefing him about the development.

Additionally, NSA Ajit Doval is also taking an emergency stock of the situation along the LoC and International Border (IB).

After the attack, DG BSF briefed Ajit Doval on the latest developments in the last 3 hours and Doval is briefing HM Rajnath Singh accordingly.

The attack on the Indian border posts by Pakistani forces comes in three days before Diwali.