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5 Pakistan Army soldiers martyred in explosion near LoC: ISPR
Five Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and one other sustained injuries in an explosion that took place a few metres from the Line of Control in Chamb sector of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Wednesday.
The nature of the blast, which took place in Barnala tehsil, is being ascertained.
The military's media wing said the incident "is evident [sic] of state-sponsored terrorism by India violating bilateral ceasefire agreement and the international rules".
The personnel martyred in the incident include:
- Subedar Muhammad Sadiq, aged 44, resident of village Bandi P/O Jura, tehsil Athmuqam and district Neelam
- Sepoy Muhammad Tayyab, aged 26, r/o village Surakhi, tehsil and district Khushab
- Naik Sher Zaman, aged 36, r/o village Shamashaki, district Karak
- Sepoy Zohaib, aged 20, r/o village Nandi Nar Ghamir Manhdala, tehsil Hajira and district Poonch
- Sepoy Ghulam Qasim, aged 22, r/o village Sahiwal, tehsil Sahiwal and district Sargodha.
High tensions
Tensions have been running high between India and Pakistan in the wake of a suicide attack on an Indian military convoy in Pulwama district of Indian-occupied Kashmir on February 14, which killed more than 40 paramilitary troops.
In what was the most serious military crisis in South Asia since 2008, Indian and Pakistani warplanes engaged in a dogfight on Feb 27, a day after a raid by Indian jet fighters on what New Delhi said was a militant camp in Pakistan. Islamabad denied any militant camp exists in the area and said the Indian bombs exploded on an empty hillside.
Pakistan downed an Indian plane for violating its airspace and captured its pilot after he ejected in AJK.
The tensions de-escalated after Prime Minister Imran Khan decided to release the Indian pilot as a peace gesture, and following concerted diplomatic efforts by countries including the United States, China and the UAE.
Nevertheless, ceasefire violations along the de-factor border have been occurring regularly.
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The nation salutes our brave soldiers. Those protecting our borders are the real heroes of our nation. RIP. Long Live Pakistan.
Poor souls. Rest in peace
Must be responded to in kind
Sooo sad
Ina Lillahhe wa ina Allahe Rajeoon.
Now how did that happen?
RIP. But it's confusing.
please provide irrefutable and actionable evidence before accusing
RIP. Unfortunately, these incidents take place on both sides of the border. If Pakistan can realize it will not take Kashmir from India then peace can be obtained.
A thousands cuts
I am sure they have done an investigation and collected evidence first and made sure the strategic assets had no involvement.
RIP.
Brutal response is need of the hour. That’s the only language India understands.
Whatever we say, India is not going to have a dialogue with us!
What kind of explosion? Please provide full information.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajeoon.
High time to give Indians a proper response. RIP brave soilders.
What if it was a landmine setup early against indian tanks and army vehicle stepped on it by mistake ? Blaming india blindly will bring no good.
Very sad
Probably someone doesn't want Kartapur talks to take place. Each initiative for meetings has been followed by such incidents. Someone does not want India and Pakistan to normalize relations.
Any death of civilians or soldiers on either side of the border is not acceptable .
Both countries should find ways to avoid such things .
This should not continue for ever.
they have to understand that theyy reap what they sow
Sad to see any young lives lost for senseless argument . Stubborn leaders and people have no shame and remorse from both side.
"... explosion that took place a few metres from the Line of Control... " A few meters from which side? A few meters from the LOC is no-man's-land. What were they doing in there? Get wise, Pak army.
How can some one come on out side and plant explosive ?What were border guard doing? Statement raises more questions then answers
Not a single soldier dies on either side on borders shared by India. Why not to make border issue irrelevant by finding some amicable resolution. Pakistan may declare some unilateral decisions like opening borders of Pakistan for Indian over the age of 50 to visit and enjoy delicious foods of Pakistan etc. It seems, ultimately both India and Pakistan shall have to live in peace for both economic progress and prosperity. Then why waste time, energy, men and money.
@Hadi, Dear Sir, No words can explain the grief to families. Please don't give advise to return the misdeeds. RIP. Regards.
Hmm.
Very sad indeed. RIP
Congratulations!!
@Friend, this needs investigation..
Seems like a landmine
Now is the right time to do surgical strike on india as well.
@Dr.sahab, brave souls you mean
Inna lillahe wa inna elihe rajoon. We love you and your blood will never be wasted.
Case of pot calling the kettle black
@Khaleej, Agreed, there must be another explanation to this event.
RIP, very sad accident.
RIP! Glad that investigations were concluded within hours.
Typical south asian media release. No research no investigation. The neighboring country is almost reflexively blamed. Rip young brothers.
@Asim khan , Please do try...
Inna Lillaahe Wa Inna Ilaiehe Rajeoun.
Well said
Meaningless loss of life is unacceptable and condemnable. It might have been an accident. RIP.
@Jimmy, you will not get any chance for complaint.
Poor soldiers are getting killed at the both side of the border and we , the gullible citizens of both the poor countries will start blaming each other instead of asking our respective government about the security lapses. Sad state of affairs.
Loss of BLA is not digested by Modi
Young lives Indian or Pakistani are both precious. Let's give peace a chance again. We're brothers till 70 years back and now staunch enemies.
Very bad, very bad. India must stop all this nonsense. Pakistan administration must call UN for this horrible and senseless act of India.
@Kuldeep, "This should not continue for ever." This will surely not continue forever. The people will rebel, boundaries will change and The Hague will get involved to punish egregious human rights violations. It's all painfully visible. Pakistan zindabad.
Young men have died ,think of their families, how long this border will take the lives of young men like this.
Sad to hear. RIP
@Asim khan , You are welcome to this but at the same be ready for the responses that will come.
@Zak, Was it concluded, they are saying that a meeting has been called tommorrow to discuss the issue and next steps. OIC is also going to meet
@Asim khan , If you try it, they will pull the pennies out of you. Is it really what you want
@Khaleej, inner hand work
Myriad of salutes to our brave soldiers.
@PAF Thunder , If India retaliates Pakistan Currency will touch 250 against USD. People will really have to eat grass but due to climate change no grass available so this time it may have to be just plain sand for breakfast/lunch/dinner..
Modi, to deflect his empty promises, on which jeas not nor can deliver, has resorted to creating tensions on the 'ceasefire line'. It is unfortunate to have a sick neighbour, devoid of any good.
RIP brave Shaheeds, your sacrifices will liberate IOK Kashmir soon. You are in our prayers.
I have no words to express my anger against the violations that are continued alongwith LoC by India.
The sons of Pakistan have once again proved that they are vigilant in protecting the motherland and will leave no stone unturned in sacrificing their lives.
Salute to my dear brothers. I bow my head in respect of the Shaheed soldiers.
@Indian scientist, Pak professional. Army knows where it has laid the mines. We are not commanded by 'Teri topiwalla' buffoon.
Good at least we are owning our martyrs .
ISPR news is very confusing blast near LOC but where and which area means Pakistan or India now there is question if they lost their life in indian side than why they violet or breach border or if balst occur in Pakistan side than will your army came with any logical explanation
Sane people do not buy the argument.
Someone is counting and that counting stops at 450. 10 times stronger response is what they will say and then the other side retaliates. When will this madness end ? After we all pay a huge price ?
@Lilly, What a bizarre illogical comment so far read in 2019?
India is not reciprocating Pakistan's advances of peace
They sacrificed their lives for Pakistan. RIP.
Very tragic. This incident further highlights the need to stop wasting precious lives and to seek peaceful talks with India on all bilateral issues. Hopefully, in time, both neighboring countries can achieve a sensible, lasting peace and put a stop to militarism and wind up their armies.
Poor soldiers.
@Zak, which investigation ?
Didn't both sides have landmines set in their own area? What makes people believe that India will go into Pak territory to setup the landmine.
@Zak, "Glad that investigations were concluded within hours."
Hours ? Why it such long... It should be within few seconds.
This is tragic. Pakistan must make it clear to India that this will not go unpunished. We can take defeats in cricket sportingly, but loss of life is terrible. We have faith in our army, they will do the right thing and in no time make India bend to our wishes. After our befitting reply, we will expose the Indain Army as bunch of cowards who dare not challenge the might of our respected PA.
Blast happened in a highly militarized zone and you blame India? Are you kidding?
Our soldiers are being killed regularly in some way or other . Opposition parties are busy playing their games. Foreign Office is talking about peace with our hostile neighbors . How come PM IK is going ahead with the opening of Kartarpur corridor and meeting Indian PM Modi.
@PAF Thunder , we can't afford any "response "
The blast was on Pakistan's side. Instead of blaming someone blindly, conduct a proper investigation. If nothing else blame it on a gas cylinder.
@KIRAN NILUGAL, We will provide that soon. Wait and see.
Those who lost Their loved ones only they can feel the pain .
Useless tragedy. RIP brave soldiers.
ISPR at its best. All developed and developing countries have no information ministry but in Pak we have ISPR who will feed Pak the information it wants to spread.
@Lilly, well said boss.
Pakistan salutes these brave soldiers.
Please bring credible evidence.
Hero's never die. Lives were trifling to them considering the security of this country. These brave soldiers are the pride of this country. Your secrifices will not fade away. I pray for their soul.
@Hadi, to whom ??????
India need irrefutable and actionable evidence to take action
@Lilly, well said
Did someone check is anyone working from home today?
@Zak, Sometimes the investigation is done even before the incident. Mighty pakistan.
Very sad. RIP. But not fair to blame India without even giving details of the nature of explosion
This constant heart break must stop on both sides, no one gains anything from taking a life, I don't care if its Indian. Citizens of both country's must demand peace, I rather see people travelling to both countries instead of shooting at each other. There are always a few who are hateful, most of the people on both sides would love to have peace, I guarantee it.
@Lilly, we Pakistanis are ready to eat grass, beg our iron brother for alms, get kicked by Arabs despite us being their direct descendants - who are you to stop us? That is our birthright.
It will be investigated, checked, and the results tested. If a foreign hand is found, the answer would be ten times more devastatingly surprising.
What were they doing there? Was it a landmine that exploded?
RIP
@PAF Thunder , your cricket team is leading from the front
@PAF Thunder ,
Agreed 100%. India has never understood soft words.
It is a huge loss for Pakistan and its army. What action now Pakistan will take against India? Why this news is not circulating on International media? Why Pakistan is so weak that they cannot high spot this news around the world?
Appear media misinformed on purpose. India only reacts to provocations and has vested interest in peace and development!
"What & where is the proof? And the proof has to be found valid in the courts" - This is the routine statement from Pakistan FO. May be the Indians could use this template.
Sad to hear RIP, No words can explain the grief to families.
Both countries should find ways to stop such things.
No winner here. All losers, most importantly mankind lost.
@Usman, good observation
this happened during routine operational exercise wherein an IED was being managed. Nothing to do with any cross border related issue.
For a similar thing, India moved heaven and hell. They almost pushed the world to war. Here, we are seeing this new getting moved down just next day. Salute to the departed. We don't deserve you
Shame we can not live in peace.
RIP great soldiers!
There can be only two scenarios of this incident. Firstly, Pak troops on a military vehicle accidentally passed over a landmine or they were targeted well inside LoC by Indian security forces.
Diplomatic relationships with India should be cancel permanently
It was other way round, Sky would have fallen on Indian politicians and media.