Srinagar: In a fresh ceasefire violation, Pakistan resorted to heavy firing on Monday in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir killing one Border Security Force (BSF) soldier.

The Kathua district collector said the situation was very serious as Pakistani shells have landed three to four klometres inside the Indian territory.

Earlier, the Pakistan forces had opened fire on four BSF posts on Sunday night in the Samba and Hiranagar sectors. The posts were targeted with small arms. However, no damage was reported.

Meanwhile, there was firing also at the Punjab border in Palah village near Pathankot on Sunday night. No casualties were reported. The police and BSF have stepped up security, asking the villagers to not panic but remain alert.

Speaking on the situation along the border, Defence expert Lt Gen Raj Kadyan said, "Firing has escalated as government formation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan will continue to violate the ceasefire."

Internal issues expert Sushant Sareen said, "I do not think India will stay quite. The elections are now over. Pakistan is doing nothing de-escalate the situation."