Two army jawans killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along LoC in Sunderbani sector
Rifleman Vinod Singh And Rifleman Jaki Sharma Were Grievously Injured In The Firing And Later Succumbed To Their Injuries, The Spokesman Said. Singh, 24, Belonged To Danapur Village Of Akhnoor District In Jammu And Kashmir. He Is Survived By His Father, Ajit Singh.
Two jawans were killed as Pakistan army violated ceasefire along the LoC in Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning.
"Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from 1715 hours in Sunderbani sector along the Line of Control (LoC) last night," a defence spokesman said. The Indian Army was giving a befitting reply, he said.
Rifleman Vinod Singh and Rifleman Jaki Sharma were grievously injured in the firing and later succumbed to their injuries, the spokesman said. Singh, 24, belonged to Danapur village of Akhnoor district in Jammu and Kashmir. He is survived by his father, Ajit Singh.
Sharma, 30, was from Sanhail village of Hiranagar district in Jammu. He is survived by his wife, Rajni Devi. "Rifleman Vinod Singh and Rifleman Jaki Sharma were brave and sincere soldiers.
The nation will always remain indebted to the brave hearts for their supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty," the defence spokesperson said.
(with inputs from agencies)
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