Soldier injured in sniper fire along LoC in Rajouri

JAMMU: An Army soldier was injured on Saturday in sniper fire apparently from across the border along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said.

The soldier was manning a forward post in Kalal area of Naushera sector when he was hit by a bullet apparently fired by a Pakistani sniper, they said.

The officials said the injured soldier was administered first aid at a local military hospital and later airlifted to the Army’s Command Hospital for specialised treatment.
(AGENCIES)