JAMMU: An Army jawan and a porter were killed and six others injured when Pakistani troops fired small arms on forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district.
“The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms and automatics from 1035 hours in Krishnagati sector along the Line of Control (LoC),” a defence spokesperson said here.
The Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively. The exchange of fire is on, he said.
During firing, Sepoy T K Reddy (21) and Defence Porter Mohd Zahir (22) suffered serious injuries and died, the spokesperson said.
He said six other personnel, including a defence porter, were also injured and are undergoing treatment.
Reddy belonged to Obulapuram village in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district. He is survived by his mother.
Zahir belonged to Kalali village in Rajouri district, he said. (AGENCIES)
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