JAMMU: An Indian Army jawan was killed today in firing and mortar shelling by the Pakistani troops in Rajouri sector of Line of Control (LoC), the defence spokesman said here.
Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer, 35-year-old from border district of Poonch in J&K, was hit during the firing and shelling by the Pakistani troops on the Indian forward posts, the spokesman said.
“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Rajouri sector at around 1330 hours today. Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively,” he said.
There was Pakistani firing and shelling along the LoC in Balakote, Panjgrian, Naika and Manjakote areas.
“In the fire exchange, Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer was grievously injured and succumbed to his injuries,” he said. (AGENCIES)
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