Soldier, civilian martyred as Indian forces open fire along LoC

RAWALPINDI: Indian forces on Wednesday opened unprovoked firing along the Line of Control in targeting Pakistan Army posts and innocent civilian population.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, the firing occurred in Nezapir, Sabzkot and Kayani sectors.

One soldier embraced martyrdom while two others were critically injured. Furthermore, one civilian embraced martyrdom while five others were injured.

Pakistan Army aggressively responded and claimed to have destroyed several Indian posts. Five Indian soldiers were reportedly killed while many others were injured. The Indian guns were silenced due to effective response.

“Unprovoked ceasefire violations shall always be responded strongly, aggressive and effectively by Pakistan Army,” said Director General ISPR.

PR 370/17 Ref
Clip showing Pak Army’s response to Indian CFV today. Every CFV shall get such aggressive & effective response! pic.twitter.com/7LwYjdB9Yq

— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 19, 2017