Indian Army on Friday launched ‘punitive fire assaults’ on Pakistani positions across the line of control opposite keran sector in Kupwara district inflicting heavy damages.
According to ground reports, Pakistan army resorted to ‘unprovoked’ ceasefire violation in Keran sector of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Hitting back, Indian troops retaliated effectively and strongly.
Srinagar-based Defence Spokesman, Col Rajesh Kalia said, “Indian troops carried out precision targeting of gun areas, terrorist launch pads and ammunition dump across the line of control. Col Kalia said, in the retaliatory firing, reports of heavy damages on enemy side were reported. Five soldiers including three para commandos of Indian army had earlier laid down their lives in a hand-to-hand combat on April 5 while eliminating five terrorists in Keran sector.