Two soldiers killed, four hurt in unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J&K's Kupawara

The injured personnel are being evacuated while a befitting response is being given to the Pakistani firing, said Colonel Rajesh Kalia.

Published: 01st October 2020 02:05 PM  |   Last Updated: 01st October 2020 02:05 PM   |  A+A A-

Ceasefire Violation

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By PTI

SRINAGAR: Two soldiers were killed and four injured in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Naugam sector on Thursday, officials said.

"Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Naugam sector, Kupwara on Thursday morning by firing mortars and other weapons," Srinagar-based defence spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.

He said two soldiers were killed and four sustained injuries in the firing from across the border.

"The injured personnel are being evacuated while a befitting response is being given to the Pakistani firing," he added.

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