Defiant Pak violates ceasefire again; One soldier martyred

Jammu: Pakistan on Sunday violated the ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, leaving behind an Indian soldier martyred.

Sudesh Kumar of 6 Rajput Regiment was killed in sniper firing on the LoC in Tarkundi area of Rajouri.

Pakistan has increased the ceasefire violations across the border especially after surgical strikes conducted by Indian Army across LoC.

Pakistani army had earlier on Sunday opened unprovoked firing at Indian positions on the LoC in Rajouri district in the morning.

"Pakistan Army violated ceasefire in Naushera sector of the LoC using small arms. Our troops have responded befittingly using same caliber weapons," said defence spokesman, Lt. Col. Manish Mehta.

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