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Jammu and Kashmir: 2 Army jawans killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from 1715 hours in Sunderbani sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday night,” a defence spokesman said.

Edited by: India TV News Desk Jammu Updated on: April 10, 2018 11:33 IST
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Two Army jawans were on Tuesday killed in heavy mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani troops along the LoC in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from 1715 hours in Sunderbani sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday night,” a defence spokesman was quoted as saying by PTI. The Indian Army was giving a befitting reply, he added.

Rifleman Vinod Singh and rifleman Jaki Sharma were severely injured in the firing and later succumbed to their injuries, the spokesman said.

Singh, 24, belonged to Danapur village of Akhnoor district in Jammu and Kashmir. He is survived by his father, Ajit Singh. Sharma, 30, was from Sanhail village of Hiranagar district in Jammu. He is survived by his wife, Rajni Devi.

“Rifleman Vinod Singh and rifleman Jaki Sharma were brave and sincere soldiers. The nation will always remain indebted to the bravehearts for their supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” the defence spokesperson said. 

- With agency inputs

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