Army Jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch

One jawan was killed on Sunday when Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Jammu: One Army personnel was killed in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Pakistani troops resorted to mortar shelling and small arms firing on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC).

The ceasefire violation by Pakistan comes a day after Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visited the troops on the LoC in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri, and reviewed the prevailing situation and operational readiness of the units of White Knight Corps.

"At about 1300 hours, Pakistan initiated ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Poonch sector. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly," Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said in a brief statement.

Officials said that the firing from across the border was intense and was still continuing when last reports were received.

Seven people, including five soldiers and a 10-day-old baby, were killed and several others injured in frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in the two districts since July.