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Pakistani soldiers cross LoC, tortured and killed two Indian jawans, as tension heightens

Jammu/New Delhi, Jan 8: In a brazen violation of the ceasefire, Pakistani troops intruded into Jammu and Kashmir and killed two Indian soldiers by slitting their throats, officials said.Pakistani soldiers, apparently from the 29 Baloch

India TV News Desk Published : Jan 08, 2013 19:43 IST, Updated : Jan 09, 2013 8:18 IST


The sources said the Pakistanis reached the post since it was located close to the fence near the LoC, which divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan.



The Indian Army has erected a three-tier fence in Indian territory running along the LOC. The fence is about 500 metres to two kilometres inside Indian territory and seeks to prevent Pakistani intrusion.

But the Pakistanis sneaked in using the fog in the forested area as a cover, an army spokesman said.

"The (Indian) patrol spotted them and engaged the intruders" for about half hour after which the Pakistani troops retreated, he said.

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