Three people, including an Army jawan, were killed and nine others injured when Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region on Saturday. At least 12 people, including three BSF jawans, three Army soldiers and six civilians, have been killed in six ceasefire violations by Pakistan since January 3.
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“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms and automatics on Saturday morning around 0820 hrs in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control,” said a defence spokesman, adding that the Indian side retaliated “strongly and effectively”.
The deceased Army jawan was identified as Sepoy Mandeep Singh.
“Mandeep Singh, 23, belonged to Alampur village in Punjab’s Sangroor district. He is survived by his father Gurnaam Singh,” the spokesperson added.