In Jammu and Kashmir an Army jawan was martyred in Pakistani firing in Poonch district Tuesday. Defence spokesperson said that Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control in Poonch district around 3pm this afternoon. Indian Army retaliated the firing strongly and effectively.
In the exchange of fire, Sepoy Pawan Singh Sugra was seriously injured and succumbed to his injuries. Sepoy Pawan Singh Sugra aged 21 years, belonged to Village Sugri in Chaurpal area of District Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.