Rawalpindi (Web Desk): At least nine soldiers of the Indian army were killed and many others were injured after Pakistan Army troops gave a "befitting response" to Indian ceasefire violations in Jura, Shahkot and Nousehri Khuiratta and Kotkhetera Tatta Pani sectors along the Line of Control, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Indian unprovoked CFVs in Jura, shahkot & Nousehri Sectors deliberately targeting civilians. Effectively responded. 9 Indian soldiers killed several injured. 2 Indian bunkers destroyed.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) October 20, 2019
During exchange of fire 1 soldier & 3 civilians shaheed, 2 soldiers & 5 civilians injured.
“Indian unprovoked CFVs in Jura, shahkot & Nousehri Sectors deliberately targeting civilians. Effectively responded. 9 Indian soldiers killed several injured. 2 Indian bunkers destroyed,” ISPR DG Asif Ghafoor tweeted.
Two more civilian casualties succumbed to injuries. Total 5 civilians Shaheed. Indian guns silent as of now to undertake evacuation of their dead and injured after effective and befitting response from Pakistan Army.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) October 20, 2019
“During exchange of fire 1 soldier & 3 civilians shaheed, 2 soldiers & 5 civilians injured,” he said.
"Two soldiers and five civilians were injured in cross-border firing," Pak Army’s media wing chief added.
