JAMMU: An Army soldier was killed and another injured on Monday by a Pakistani sniper along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, a defence spokesperson said.
Two Army personnel fell to sniping in Sunderbani and Noushera sectors of Rajouri district on Saturday and Sunday.
At about 5.15 PM on Monday, Pakistan Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati Sector (Mendhar) on the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the death of a soldier and injuring another, the spokesperson said.
Lance Naik Antony Sebastian KM was critically injured and succumbed to gunshot injuries.
Havildar Mari Muthu D was critically injured in the firing, he said, adding that immediate resuscitation and medical aid was provided to the soldier and has been evacuated to Military Hospital, Poonch. (AGENCIES)
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