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Jammu and Kashmir: Army soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

WION Web Team
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaEdited By: Riya GuptaUpdated: Sep 01, 2019, 10:36 PM IST
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File photo. Photograph:(Zee News Network)

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At about 1:00pm Pakistan initiated ceasefire violations by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Poonch, officials said.

One Indian Army soldier lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch district on Sunday.

At about 1:00pm Pakistan initiated ceasefire violations by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Poonch, officials said.

Indian Army retaliated befittingly.

Pakistan has frequently violated ceasefire along the Line of Control ever since the Central government announced the decision to abrogate Article 370, withdrawing special status to Jammu and Kashmir.