Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier killed in Pakistani firing alongside LoC in Rajouri

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An Army soldier was killed on Wednesday in Pakistani firing alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, a defence spokesperson stated. Sepoy Laxman, a resident of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, was the fourth soldier killed this 12 months in ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops alongside the LoC.

“The Pakistan Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation on the LoC in Sundarbani sector of Rajouri. Our troops responded strongly to the enemy fire,” the spokesperson stated.

He stated Laxman was critically injured within the firing and later succumbed to his accidents.

“Sepoy Laxman was a brave, highly motivated and a sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” he stated.

Earlier, three Army personnel had been killed in Pakistani firing alongside the LoC in January this 12 months.

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