A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and two civilians were killed when Pakistan resorted to heavy shelling and firing in Arnia and RS Pura sectors of Jammu District in the morning of May 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. One BSF trooper and five civilians were also injured. BSF troops retaliated and exchanges are going on when reports last came in from the area.
Separately, a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and a civilian were injured when Pakistan Rangers opened fire and lobbed mortars at over 15 Border out Posts and some civilian areas along the International Border in Samba and Kathua districts, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing and mortar shelling along the International Border in Samba district started around 2am on May 17, while it begin at around 10pm on May 16 in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District. While one BSF trooper suffered injuries in Samba, civilian, Daulat Ram, suffered injuries in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District.