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[url="http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ceasefire-violation-by-Pak-on-R-Day/H1-Article1-501820.aspx"]Another ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Republic Day[/url]

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire at Kanachak sub-sector of Jammu district and the BSF retaliated leading to a heavy exchange of fire between the two sides.

The ceasefire violation came as the country celebrated Republic Day.

The BSF also foiled infiltration bids by militants in the area.

The cross border firing started around 0200 hours even as a group of militants entered the Ulfa Machail border outpost along the International Border and were challenged by a BSF patrolling party, a senior BSF officer said.

The firing between forces from across the border and BSF continued till 0500 hours, he said.