An Indian Army jawan was martyred while two others sustained injuries in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the line of control in Naugam sector of Kupwara district on Saturday.
Separate incidents of ceasefire violations were also reported from Shahpur,Kirni and Degwar sectors of Poonch at different intervals of the day. Across all the locations, the Indian army retaliated strongly and gave them a befitting reply.
According to Srinagar based Defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia, "Pakistan initiated an 'unprovoked' Ceasefire Violation (CFV) along the Line of Control in Naugam Sector early Saturday morning by firing mortars and other weapons". He said, a befitting response was given.
"One soldier laid down his life in the line of duty. Two soldiers sustained injuries and have been evacuated to 92 Base Hospital where their condition was stated to be stable", he added
In Jammu, Lt Col Devender Anand said, "around 9.15 a.m Pakistan initiated 'unprovoked' ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & intense shelling with mortars along LoC in Shahpur, Kirni & Degwar sectors in District Poonch. Indian Army retaliated befittingly, he added. According to Lt-Col Anand, "at about 5.30 p.m Pakistan once again initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms & intense shelling with mortars along LoC in Shahpur, Kirni & Degwar sectors in District Poonch (J&K)". Till the time of filing the report intermittent firing was going on in the forward areas of Poonch sector.