Army Jawan killed, 4 injured in Pak firing in J-K's Poonch

14:33 August 20

One killed, 4 injured in J-K's Poonch

One Army officer who suffered injuries in ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati sector was evacuated and provided medical care. His health condition is stable now.

An Army man was killed and four others injured as Pakistani troops targeted forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said.

The soldier has been identified as Naik Ravi Ranjan Kumar Singh, 36, a resident of Rohtas district in Bihar.

Paying tribute to the braveheart, Indian Army's Northern Command tweeted, "#LtGenRanbirSingh, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Naik Ravi Ranjan Kumar Singh and offer deepest condolences to the family." 

An official statement issued by PRO Defence reads, "He was a brave, highly motivated and sincere soldier. The Nation will always remain indebted to him for the supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty. 

The ceasefire violation was responded strongly and effectively by the Indian Army.

"Heavy damage to Pakistan Army posts and casualties to Pakistan soldiers have been inflicted by own troops," the statement read.
 

13:24 August 20

Ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati sector by Pakistan

Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Poonch

Srinagar:Pakistan violated ceasefire today in Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district at 11 am on Tuesday.

Indian Army is befittingly retaliating the firing by the Pakistani forces.

No death or injury has been reported so far.

More details awaited.