Terrorists lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, injures two jawans; Army recovers arms from LoC

Srinagar: Two jawans were injured on Monday night when terrorists lobbed grenade on a CRPF camp in in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, prompting the security forces to cordon off the area.

The incident took place in Tral in Kashmir's Pulwama district.

The security forces have cordoned off the area after the attack and a hunt was on to nab them.

Earlier in the day, the security forces recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition near the LoC in Kashmir's Poonch, where terrorists from Pakistan had made several infiltration attempts.

The soldiers successfully foiled the infiltration bids by Pakistan backed terrorists in Poonch since the intervening night of Monday.

The soldiers also recovered combat jackets, grenades, radio set, shawls, medicines and eateries from eight rucksacks from the site.

On Sunday, the Pakistani troops had resorted to heavy firing on Indian posts along the LoC and the International Border in Rajouri and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan Army initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms, heavy automatics and mortars from 1240 hours along the Line of Control in Naushera sector in Rajouri district, a defence spokesman said.

In another ceasefire violation, Pakistan Rangers started firing on forward BSF troops in Ramgarh Sector in Samba district along the IB, a senior BSF officer said adding that BSF also retaliated.

During exchange of fire, Pak Rangers also fired a few small mortar shells. Intermittent fire continued till 1045 hours, he said adding there was no loss or damage.

J&K: 8 rucksacks (one combat jacket each), 1 UBGL, 1 Bino, 1 radio set with antenna, 7 shawls, medicines and eateries recovered. #Poonch pic.twitter.com/CaqhJ6f04t — ANI (@ANI_news) June 12, 2017