Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 15: An Army jawan was martyred and two others, including a Major, were injured after Pakistani troops fired with small arms and shelled mortars along the Line of Control in Rajouri district this evening.
The Indian Army launched a befitting retaliation to the Pakistani firing and shelling in Sunderbani sector, causing heavy casualties and losses on the enemy side.
“Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars. Some injuries have been reported (on our side),” a Defence spokesperson said based on preliminary information.
However, official sources said three Army personnel, including a Major, were injured in the incident and later one of the soldiers succumbed to the injuries.
Major Kambley along with another soldier Havaldar Mahender is undergoing treatment at the military hospital, the sources said.
The martyr has been identified as Rifleman A Thomas.
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