JAMMU: A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the army was martyred and a civilian injured as Pakistani troops shelled and fired on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Thursday, officials said.
The unprovoked ceasefire violation took place in Qasba and Kirni sectors in the district, the officials said.
The JCO was injured in the firing at around 1.30 pm and was taken to a military hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries, they said.
The civilian, Mohmmad Rashid has been shifted to GMC hospital in Jammu for specialised treatment, the officials said. (AGENCIES)
The unprovoked ceasefire violation took place in Qasba and Kirni sectors in the district, the officials said.
The JCO was injured in the firing at around 1.30 pm and was taken to a military hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries, they said.
The civilian, Mohmmad Rashid has been shifted to GMC hospital in Jammu for specialised treatment, the officials said. (AGENCIES)
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