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Soldier martyred, 4 civilians injured in 'unprovoked shelling' by Indian forces along LoC
A Pakistan Army officer was martyred and three civilians got injured on Saturday as "the Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing" and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC), the Army's media wing reported.
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Indian Army used rockets and mortars to target the civilian population and the Army posts in Battal, Satwal, Khanjar, Nikyal and Jandrot sectors.
In response to "the ceasefire violation", the Pakistan Army effectively responded to Indian firing and targeted the posts which had initiated fire.
"During the exchange of fire, Havaldar Manzoor Abbasi embraced martyrdom while four citizens, including two young girls and a woman, got injured," read the statement.
Earlier this month, five Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and one other sustained injuries in an explosion that took place a few metres from the LoC in Chamb sector of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
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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Salute Havaldar Abbasi Sb
Rest in Pease: Seems so hollow and ephemeral...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
The nation salute our soldiers. RIP. The ones protecting our borders are the real heroes of our country. Long Live Pakistan
Give them a lesson once for all. Entire India is submerged under flood but their hatred is still in high planes.
Very sad. My sypathies go to the bereaved family.
I feel pained for every life lost due to madness of two sides. Who can provide the joy this departed soul has given... really, a same race fighting .. there shall be change.. that can only come people to people contact & engagements... political parties from both side cannot really offer this..
What can you expect from a cunning neighbour.
I think its high time Pakistan puts its contingency plans against Rafales in to effect. India is quite boastful of their purchase and it would be smart to ensure a nip in the bud scenario to detract India's new found boldness.
Inna Lillaahe Wa Inna Ilaiehe Rajeoun.
RIP, waste of lives and for what? Both sides need to grow up and realize it's not the 60s
I will keep asking the question-how many more need to die before our forces will break their bangles!
RIP to the soul. May we have good relations soon and helping each other to solve the problems rather than creating problems for each other.
Wake up to some good news
Inna lillahi wa Inna ilahi rajayoon.
Rest in peace. You are martyr.
RIP
Its is an unfortunate loss but a consequence of state policy of protecting people like laden and Saeed.
A cancer on the border... Is there a cure? R I P
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
Always it is unprovoked. When do we report a provoked firing?
Always unprovoked?? Ok, I got convinced, I fully believed what u said earlier.
Either get the civilians out of the way or demand everyday meeting of the UN "security councel".
Very disgraceful action by the Indian army. Army officers on Indian side of border should do their job peacefully, after all they are both there to earn their livings and feed their families.
@Nadeem Yousuf, "I will keep asking the question-how many more need to die before our forces will break their bangles!" There are no bangles here to break.