Jawan martyred in Pakistan firing on LoC

JAMMU: One Army jawan attained martyrdom as Pakistan violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

Defence spokesperson confirmed here on Friday that Pakistan Army on Thursday evening resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the Line of Control in Sunderbani Sector, District Rajouri.

“Own troops responded strongly to the enemy fire and in the incident, Havaldar Mathiazhagan P was critically injured,” he said adding that the soldier was evacuated to Army Hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries. (AGENCIES)