Pakistani forces resorted to heavy shelling in Hiranagar sector of Kathua and RS Pura sector of Jammu along the International Border last evening.

According to Defence sources, Pakistani forces started unprovoked shelling targetting posts as well as civilian areas around 8 pm. The official said, BSF gave a befitting reply and heavy exchange of shelling lasted an hour. There was no report of any fresh loss of human life in the firing.