Indian Army JCO Martyred, Civilian Injured in Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan Along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the army was killed and a civilian injured as Pakistani troops shelled and fired on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday, officials said.
Jammu, November 26: A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the army was killed and a civilian injured as Pakistani troops shelled and fired on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. The unprovoked ceasefire violation took place in Qasba and Kirni sectors in the district, the officials said. 26/11 Mumbai Attacks: Another Such Terror Strike Nearly Impossible, Says Rajnath Singh.
The JCO was injured in the firing at around 1.30 pm and was taken to a military hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries, they said.
The civilian, Mohmmad Rashid has been shifted to GMC hospital in Jammu for specialised treatment, the officials said.
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