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FAISALABAD: The funeral prayers of the fallen Pakistan Army soldier, who was killed by Indian firing earlier today, were offered in his village in district Faisalabad on Thursday evening.
The soldier, Naik Imtiaz Ahmad, was killed in the Bhimber sector of Line of Control (LoC).
Senior military and civil officials attended the funeral. Later he was laid to rest with full military honours.
Besides army officers, relatives and friends, hundreds of people attended the soldier’s funeral. They also chanted slogans in the favour of the military.
According to a statement issued by the military, Naik Imtiaz Ahmed is survived by a wife and three children.
At the funeral, Ahmed’s father told DawnNews that he had five sons and three daughters, and Ahmed was the youngest among them.
"He was a very obedient son and we all loved him very much," said the father of the slain soldier.
Earlier today, at least two Pakistan Army soldiers were killed as Indian troops fired across the Line of Control in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The Pakistani military confirmed the deaths of its soldiers and also dismissed the Indian claim of 'surgical strikes'.
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Sep 30, 2016 12:44am
I am sorry for loss for family.I believe we can avoid all these losses if we work closely and understand each other expectations better.RIP.Salute to you...
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Sep 30, 2016 12:46am
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. Salute to the brave soldier and his family.
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Sep 30, 2016 12:46am
sad. very sad for loss of any life. God Help Us All.
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Sep 30, 2016 12:49am
RIP.
no matter the country, loss of human lives makes everything so heartbreakingly real.
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Sep 30, 2016 12:54am
RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 12:56am
Sad
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Sep 30, 2016 12:56am
feeling extremely sorry for the soldier's family..these killing must stop..
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Sep 30, 2016 12:58am
I'm from India and I look at the soldier's photo and feel sad!
A young guy with family and kids - died because of politics.
He came to serve his country - and for the politicians - they go on doing their own politics!
to Imtiaz's family - please accept our respect for a brave soldier and our condolences - We're really sad too - it shouldn't have happened.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:06am
which indian blogger wanted the name of martyred Pakistani soldier. Here it is, soldier, Naik Imtiaz Ahmad.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:15am
Hats off to you Martyr Naik Imtiaz Ahmed. RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 01:16am
Away from media frenzy on both sides, this is the human cost. People loaing their loved ones, dreams and life shattered. We wish it could be avoided, this is a zero sum game. But there is a limit to which one can take hits lying down. Wish everyone gets some sustainable sense.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:20am
War always bring destruction to all parties. The wisdom should prevail on both sides
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Sep 30, 2016 01:26am
Can't repay for your services rendered in the cause of defending the nation
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Sep 30, 2016 01:29am
Those responsible for the death will have to pay a heavy price inshallah.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:36am
It is sad when a jawan is killed on either side. They are poor victims of political conspiracies!
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Sep 30, 2016 01:35am
Your Sacrifice will not go in Vain inshALLAH !
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Sep 30, 2016 01:39am
Imtiaz bhai you did well - RIP.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:39am
RIP BROTHER FROM INDIA
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Sep 30, 2016 01:44am
"According to a statement issued by the military, Naik Imtiaz Ahmed is survived by a wife and three children.".....Feel the pain, dear governments on both sides............May god give strength to the family and strongly hope that this madness stops. Hoping no more precious lives of our brave soldiers (Indian or Pakistani)are further lost.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:46am
"He was a very obedient son and we all loved him very much, said the father of the slain soldier."
Only a person with children can relate to this father and family of other slain soldiers. At times like this I just wish the Indian PM was someone like Justin Trudeau a Family man.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:44am
Sorry for your loss - soldiers just follow orders.
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Sep 30, 2016 01:48am
RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 01:55am
RIP
Thank you for giving up your today for our tomorrow
We are eternally grateful
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Sep 30, 2016 02:12am
Rest in peace, shaheed!
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Sep 30, 2016 02:18am
Put up the online account for fallen pakistan soldiers. we want to donate.
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Sep 30, 2016 02:20am
My salute to Shaheed soldiers who gave up their lives in the line of duty.
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Sep 30, 2016 02:24am
Poor children have no father now.politicians are destroying both sides.
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Sep 30, 2016 02:25am
Citizens of both countries loosing and these corrupt politicians are winning. SAD DAY. Rest is peace.
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Sep 30, 2016 02:29am
We owe you, O son of this soil
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Sep 30, 2016 02:33am
I am an indian but it's sad to die anyone whover. ..all are human being. ..war never win anywere. ..just my advice pls don't encourage any kind of terrorism. ..terrorism is terrorism. There is no discrimination whether it's good or bad
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Sep 30, 2016 02:51am
Rip sir your lost will not go in vain inshallah
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Sep 30, 2016 03:01am
RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 03:04am
Rest in Peace Brother!
Thank you for your services and may God grant this nation the heart to still aim for peace, but from a position of STRENGTH - that brave souls like you make possible.
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Sep 30, 2016 03:03am
I am an Indian.. but it makes me sad to see that commom man dies on either side because of aspirations of politicians and people. I feel sorry for his family.
Why can't we have a friendly border without fences like most of european countries.
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Sep 30, 2016 03:12am
PAK FAUJ ZINDABAD
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Sep 30, 2016 03:16am
Can India defeat such a nation, where the father is so calmly telling every one about his son and his wishes on this occasion?
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Sep 30, 2016 03:22am
Very sad to hear soldiers of both nations died. Parents and families feel the brunt of sadness while we all sit in our houses and mock each other. Let's take a moment and pray for the soldiers killed and families
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Sep 30, 2016 03:34am
RIP Sir
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Sep 30, 2016 03:37am
Very Sad to see this. Young lives are lost on both sides. I hope we come to our senses before it is too late.
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Sep 30, 2016 03:51am
He will live for ever! Shaheed kabhi nahi mertay!
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Sep 30, 2016 03:55am
His little girl in the video... :-(
May his family get the strength and social support to stabilize.
But then he died bravely like all soldiers do. Not like the hypocritical internet warriors seated in the comfort of their home, far away from the ruthlessness of the border.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:05am
RIP. Country shouldn't forget the sacrifices of these great men and their families.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:09am
Inna lillahe Wa inna ilayhay rajeoon
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Sep 30, 2016 04:11am
Shaheeds never die. The entire nation is proud of you.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:12am
RIP brave souls. The entire nation salutes you.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:15am
RIP. :(
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Sep 30, 2016 04:19am
The whole nation is proud of you ! Rest in peace in Heaven.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:22am
Sad. Sorry to ask this question. Does the funeral happen so soon always? I dont know the culture and practices. But I thought there must be so many procedure to follow for a fallen soldier.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:30am
Respects to the fallen soldier . My salutes to him and his family.
May the lord grant him a place in the heaven.
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Sep 30, 2016 04:56am
Very sad. Its never good for three kids wgo lost their father. My condolences. Wish political people realize violence in any and all form is useless. And it applies to both sides.
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Sep 30, 2016 05:00am
Shaheed you made our nation proud once again...slaute to pak army...
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Sep 30, 2016 05:24am
RIP ..SOLDIER .. no matter it is Indian or Pakistani ..they die in the line of duty for their country
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Sep 30, 2016 05:46am
I am an indian. I am so saddened by the death of this fine young man. What a total easte of vlife. When are the stupid politicians, war mongering chest thumping cowards on both side stop this sensless violence..
Very very sad for all thecsoilders with sons, mons, daughters loosing life
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Sep 30, 2016 05:56am
There are martyrs on boht side . The views is different based on what glass you are wearing
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Sep 30, 2016 06:01am
A completely unnecessary loss of life but in great power politics, who cares!
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Sep 30, 2016 06:02am
May their soul live in Peace...Ameen
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Sep 30, 2016 06:13am
Rip soldier :(
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Sep 30, 2016 06:26am
RIP, Hope this will end
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Sep 30, 2016 06:27am
Condolences.
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Sep 30, 2016 06:36am
Let us have peace which is need of the hour.
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Sep 30, 2016 06:45am
Shaheed RIP.
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Sep 30, 2016 06:44am
Inna Lillah e WA Inna Elaih e Raji'oon. Rest in janna brave sons of the motherland. Their Sacrifies will be written in the books of history.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:00am
Inna lillahe wa inna ilaihi rajeoon
May your soul rest in peace shaheed jawan
You gave the ultimate sacrifice for the motherland
I pray for peace in the region as my religion is for PEACE
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Sep 30, 2016 07:03am
Look at the small girl. She doesn't even realize what has happened. The same thing has happened to families of 18 Jawans martyred in URI. Even after 60 years we are fighting, ashaming each other internationally, pulling down the other where ever possible. Don't know when this will stop. Doesn't seems to be possible as if now.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:07am
My prayers and well wishes are with the family of slain soldier, who lost his life for no fault of his. Hope we can stop getting into situations where our soldiers are killed like this.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:08am
RIP brave soldier, may your family find some peace, if politicians had to send their daughters and sons to the frontline, there would be no wars. From an Indian who lives in the US and is friends with many Pakistani's here.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:09am
So sad! what did India or Pakistan gain out of the loss of life on both sides ?
Why not these 'so called' war mongering leaders get into a boxing ring and settle things among them selves rather than causing so much agony to the innocent lives.
This must stop sooner or later and the people on both sides need to SPEAK UP!
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Sep 30, 2016 07:34am
Poor soldiers and poor people on both sides !!!
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Sep 30, 2016 07:35am
Innocent people shldnt die..
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Sep 30, 2016 07:44am
@Sachin well said. R.I.P soldier.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:44am
Very sad to see such innocent soldiers die on both side in the name of USELESS politics.
RIP Brother.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:46am
Reminds me of our fallen brothers at Uri
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Sep 30, 2016 07:45am
RIP Brother.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:50am
RIP fallen soldier. You died doing your duty and what you believed in. Every country should claim their fallen soldiers in battle and give them a proper burial and last rites.
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Sep 30, 2016 07:51am
RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 07:55am
@Ilyas Khan : Yes, we can.
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Sep 30, 2016 08:00am
RIP and thank you for your service to this country.
I feel sad for the fallen soldiers on either side of the border. Our politicians are using the hateful rhetoric to create gulf among to common people of both side while strengthening their vote banks. Extremely shameful.
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Sep 30, 2016 08:14am
Sad. R.I.P. When will we be able to get out of this war hysteria?
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Sep 30, 2016 08:14am
Unfortunate, let god give peace to his family members. We Indians love Pakistan army and people of Pakistan who love their armies, we Indians stand by Pakistan army but we are against terrorism against India, India's war is against Terrorism and not against Pakistani people or Pakistani army, let us make it clear and sure to the friendly people of Pakistan and Pakistan Army. India wants a terror free peaceful South Asia and Pakistan government should sincerely help the Indian government in achieving it. All disputes between India and Pakistan can and should be resolved peacefully through dialog.
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Sep 30, 2016 08:22am
Weather Pakistanis love Indians are not but Indians love Pakistanis and Bangladesh(East Pakistan) because Indians feel Pakistan and Bangladesh were part of India for 5000 years, but we are against terrorists killing Indians.
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Sep 30, 2016 08:22am
@Niraj : I am from India. I can imagine what family of soldier is going through....Request to all Indian and Pakistani brothers to come together and stop this.
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Sep 30, 2016 08:42am
I as an Indian feel loss of Indian soldier or Pakistani soldier is unfortunate and condemnable, and such things shouldn't happen in future.
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Sep 30, 2016 08:57am
I am from India and i feel deeply sad looking at the picture.
RIP
This hatred should stop.
I fail to understand what both countries want. Kashmir kashmir kashmir. Every developed country have taken advantage of our mean and shallow thinking i the past and exploited both sides. Wake up and lets spread Peace......
Youth is dying both sides and
What examples are we setting for future generations
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Sep 30, 2016 08:59am
I feel sad for the Child and wife of the PAKISTANI soldier, It is very emotional when you think about their family, his wife would have dreamt a lot and planned about their future life, their life of happiness is lost now, The small kid of theirs looks up innocently and could not able to understand what had happened, Now without her husband support she as a women has to bring her kids up in this competetive society. Hope GOD puts end to all this madness of killing and war mongering.. and let the people live in peace and prosperous... let us INDIANS and PAKISTANIS unite and pray for the best... a humble INDIAN ....
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Sep 30, 2016 09:04am
RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 09:06am
RIP...
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Sep 30, 2016 09:10am
It does matter if it is Indian or Pakistani soldiers.... It is sad that they lost their lives because of the stupid politicians and the respective countries ego..... The
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Sep 30, 2016 09:26am
I feel sad for this young boy like those 18 brave laid down their lives for securing their motherland in uri.
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Sep 30, 2016 09:43am
These are the nonsensical statement that is immature. Rather than stop this stupid cycle of violence and all of us get live together.
How many more young man have to die in this cycle of revenge.
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Sep 30, 2016 09:42am
Professional soldier martyred on duty, respect. Rest in peace.
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Sep 30, 2016 09:48am
Im Indian. RIP.
Looking at the comments common man on both the side are in favor of peace then why these politician still playing such dirty game.This is the right time to stand all common man both the side and stop this ridiculous shooting games which result the loss of brave and young soldier on both the side. Killing one military person is not enough look at the later consequences how badly the respective family get suffered. this is right time to think and to save the families. Guys if you realy agree with me then please raise voice against the terrorism but avoid killing innocent soldier on both the side. It gives only pain nothing much. JAY HIND..!!
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Sep 30, 2016 09:51am
Ina lilahe wa ina ilehe rajeon
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Sep 30, 2016 09:51am
I am an indian but a human first. Lets decide whether we want to live as a contributing member to this world or else we will press button on each end and vacate this place, so some other race can occupy our land and do something good.
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Sep 30, 2016 09:51am
People suffering on both sides of border. India solve the core issue of Kashmir!
People should not be killed!
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Sep 30, 2016 09:59am
@Being Human - !00% Agree with you.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:02am
RIP brave soldier.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:18am
RIP, brave soldier Naik Imtiaz Ahmad
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Sep 30, 2016 10:16am
Feeling sorry for the soldiers and his family. Same is here when our soldiers are killed.
But if terrorism is not stopped, this would continue and poor soldiers would be killed and people like us would keep typing.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:24am
War is always decided by people sitting in ac room, fought by poor soldiers and ultimately suffered by family of the soldiers. People like us would one or two days will show our support or sympathy. But from Nex day kids, wife and parents who have lost their dear one, need to start a new life without guardian.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:32am
someone's act took your life. we need to progress, not war.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:34am
RIP great man..!
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Sep 30, 2016 10:44am
Very Sad..RIP..we just seen 18 families like.this.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:43am
@Suresh Yes, Muslims bury their dead as soon as possible, mostly within one day.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:44am
The greed of few elements is destroying peace.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:45am
WE SALUTE YOU
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Sep 30, 2016 10:57am
indians are being unnecessarily nice. Why dont u leave kashmirs , give it independence and make it open for both pakistani and indian passports . Why dont u make it a region of eternal peace and prosperity where indians and pakistanis can openly mix , share their experiences and be friends leaving all hostilities to their own countries.
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Sep 30, 2016 10:58am
The man has family, is a son to his parents.. I feel sorry for him falling prey to the politics of the region. Its a life wasted, and the criminals are someone else. RIP
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Sep 30, 2016 10:59am
RIP. Whoever dies ...a human lost.
Hope Pakistan will start a new chapter by maintaining good relationship with India
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Sep 30, 2016 11:01am
Both sides poor soldiers loosing their life for the selfishness of politicians of both countries.
This soldiers are coming from very poor financial background in both countries.
Ego of both country will gain to another country such as china america.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:10am
I am an Indian, and I want to help the children of these slain soldiers. I am willing to fund the education of these kids until school final. I request DAWN if they can facilitate this so that it reaches these kids.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:12am
RIP, feeling sad for the loss, we all are brothers and are sons and daughters of Indus civilization.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:14am
RIP. My condolences to the family.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:18am
Madness!!! -- Pakistani and Indian mothers have their hearts ripped out for what???
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Sep 30, 2016 11:22am
@Hitesh : Agree,
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Sep 30, 2016 11:21am
I am an Indian.i have a suggestion that can we (both ind and pak) starts a campaign/forum/petition that we the citizens of both country dont want any war? We can use this to show world that normal people dont want war and lets put pressure on govt of both countries..pleas gv suggestion..
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Sep 30, 2016 11:25am
I feel so sorry for his family. Most of d soldiers on both sides r from such humble background wid so many dependents. I wish n pray tht peace may prevail forever. India n Pakistan r natural frnds (almost brothers) n we request govt to talk n resolve issues.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:29am
My heart goes for those killed on both sides of border. It is because of hatred fueled by TV media.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:31am
Look at those innocent faces, is this what our govts' want? I pity us as we choseour govts and now cannot tame them. Very heart broken by both Pakistani and indian govt.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:34am
@Raj Thankyou man.
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Sep 30, 2016 11:43am
Will the Pakistani Govt. provide his family a plot or a house for his service or something which would suffice for his death.?
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Sep 30, 2016 11:46am
Its the poor low salaried soldier who receive bullets on both sides of the border :'( , say NO to war.
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Sep 30, 2016 12:16pm
I lost my cousin who is an soldier in Indian army killed in LOC during the Kargil war. For one month we feel very proud that he lost his for the nation but later all miserable,Still the family and his young kids struggling for basic necessity. Looking at the martyr soldier I feel very very ..bad i think he also from humble family...Only gods saves army soldiers for both the sides....
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Sep 30, 2016 12:37pm
yesterday one mother lost her son here .... today one mother lost her son there ... don't know who is more happy...
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Sep 30, 2016 12:50pm
Naik Imtiaz Ahmad5, the nation will not forget your sacrifice.
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Sep 30, 2016 02:31pm
Very Sad for the loss of young life. God will give courage to the family to bear the loss. Public in general both in India and Pakistan want peace . Praying God that this bloodshed stops and we both live peacefully.
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Oct 01, 2016 08:04am
Soldiers of any country are the bravest. Respect for Indian soldiers at Uri and the Pakistan soldiers too. No respect for the terrorists though.
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Oct 01, 2016 08:07am
Indian and Pakistani soldiers should unite and go against the terrorists in both the countries..
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Oct 01, 2016 08:56am
I am Manoj from India . Though he was enemy soldier , we still salute his bravery and his love for his motherland . May God give his soul peace and his family strength to overcome this sorrow . I really feel sad about him . RIP .
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Oct 01, 2016 09:00am
We are really sorry for what has happened . He had 3 children . May God help them in bringing up . He has sacrificed his life for his nation - which is greatest sacrifice . May God end this hatred between politicians of both countries.
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Oct 01, 2016 02:00pm
We definitely need to stop the mindless violence.
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Oct 02, 2016 09:32pm
As a Hindu from India, I offer my condolences and prayers to the families of the fallen young men.
The UN secretary general has offered to mediate in the latest round of stupid violence - let's hope that works before more fighting between the Indian and Pakistani militaries - which can only ultimately lead to an utter waster of human life.
All wars are stupid.
Peace to all.
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