Sharp shooters of Pakistan Army late Friday evening targeted one more Indian Army soldier along the line of Control in Sunderbani area of Rajouri. Grievously injured soldier later succumbed to his injuries.
Since July 14, six Indian soldiers have attained martyrdom in fresh escalation of hostilities with Pakistan.
Defence sources claimed Pakistan army initiated 'unprovoked' firing on Indian army posts in Sunderbani around 6.05 p.m on Friday.
In response Indian army retaliated strongly and effectively. According to Defence spokesman, "in the heavy exchange of fire Rifleman Jayadrath Singh attained martyrdom".
According to Defence spokesman, Rifleman Jayadrath Singh aged 28 years, belonged to Village Bhagwanpur, PO- Ambheta Chand, Tehsil Deoband, District Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh and is survived by his wife Mamta Devi.
On the other hand uneasy clam prevailed in residential areas of Nowshera targeted by the Pak army in the last few days.
Majority of schools falling in the direct line of fire across Rajouri district have been closed down for indefinite period. Over 8000 villagers have been affected by the series of incidents of cease fore violations.
Situation remained tense in Poonch district as well. Ceasefire violation was also reported in the Khari Karamara area of Poonch on Friday. Small arms fire was reported in
the area, official sources revealed.