LAHORE: Tension mounted between Pakistan Rangers and the Indian Border Security Force on Friday night after some powerful explosions reportedly took place on the Indian side of the border near Wagah.

BSF alleged some rockets were fired from Pakistan, but the Rangers denied it, saying they were having a meeting over the issue and trying to ascertain what had happened.

Rangers spokesman Nadeem Raza told Dawn that people of a border village heard powerful explosions from the Indian side at around 10.30pm and the force’s officials were alerted.

‘Rangers’ high-ups, who took notice of the incident, are busy in an important meeting and the BSF high command has also been contacted for getting details of the incident,’ he said.

An emergency flag meeting was called between the two border forces. He said an official announcement would be made after the conclusion of the meeting. — Staff Reporter