It was the fourth death reported in five days near the Line of control.
Pakistan alleged that the havildar died as a result of “unprovoked” fire from India, but Indian army spokesman said, it was Pakistan which opened fire on Thursday afternoon, and the Indian army gave a "measured reponse".
The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to cool tension along the LoC.
On Tuesday two Indian soldiers belonging to the 13 Rajputana Rifles were brutally killed and beheaded by Pakistani troops near Mendhar.
