For soldiers deployed along the line of Control (lOC) in Jammu and Kashmir year 2017 ended on a bloody note on Sunday.
Another Army jawan was martyred during ‘unprovoked’ ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in the wee hours. In response the Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively to avenge the loss.
Barely hours ago Army Chief General Bipin Rawat during his visit to the forward areas of Rajouri had directed troops to remain ‘ever ready’ and vigilant to respond to any misadventure by the inimical forces.
Separate reports of ceasefire violations were also reported from Degwar sector in Poonch past midnight.
Meanwhile, tension prevailed along the line of control following fresh skirmishes in the region. The Indian troopers were on high alert to prevent any major infiltration bid supported by covering fire by the Pakistan Army.
According to reports, jawans of 30 Baloch of Pakistan army initiated ‘unprovoked’ firing on forward Indian posts in Nowshera sector around 4.20 am in which one Indian jawan received fatal injuries.
According to Defence Spokesman, grievously injured Sep Jagsir Singh later succumbed to his injuries.
Defence Spokesman claimed, “Sep Jagsir Singh, aged 32 years, belonged to Village lohgarh Thakhran Wala, District Firozepur, Punjab and is survived by his wife Mohinder Pall Kaur, two daughters and one son.