After Indian troops refused to exchange sweets with their Pakistani counterparts in the wake of heightened tensions along the border Pakistan Army resorted to 'unprovoked' firing in Nowshera sector of Rajouri Friday evening in which one civilian received splinter injuries.
According to ground reports the firing started around 4.10 p.m and continued intermittently till late Friday evening.
Several houses also suffered damages after shells landed in the close vicinity of cluster of village houses in Chhoti Makri area of Nowshera.
According to Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr Shahid Choudhary, the ceasefire violation was reported in Jhangar area of Nowshera in Rajouri. He said one civilian also received injuries in cross border firing in Chhoti Makri village.
The situation along the line of control remained tense while troopers remained in a state of high alert to prevent any major infiltration bid.
On the International border across Jammu frontier BSF officers also refused to exchange sweets with their counterparts clearly indicating tension prevailed along the borders despite sector commander level flag meeting on Thursday.
Hundreds of families staying away from their homes and hearths refused to return on the eve of Republic day fearing fresh flare up of tensions.
In Jammu Governor NN Vohra hoisted the National flag at MA stadium amid tight security arrangements. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior State Government and police
officers, common public attended the event amid fan fare and witnessed ceremonial march past and acrobatic display by dare devils of J&K police.
The situation remained peaceful across all other district headquarters of Jammu division where senior cabinet ministers unfurled the flag and took salute of the parade.