1 civilian killed in Unprovoked firing from Pakistan in Noushera sector of J&K
| 27-Dec-2018 |
A 55 year old man Bodhraj was killed in an unprovoked firing from Pakistan said a defence spokesman. “At around 1200 hours, Pakistan army initiated unprovoked firing in Noushera sector, resulting in fatal casualty of one civilian, Bodhraj, a resident of Deeing village,” Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said. He said though the army immediately evacuated the injured Bodhraj but he succumb to his injuries. He added “Indian troops replied to the Pakistani belligerence in a befitting manner” and the army authorities would provide all possible help to the family of the deceased. This is the second time in the last three days that the Pakistan has resorted to the ceasefire violation on LOC and fired on the Indian posts along the LOC. The schools near to the 5 km radius of LOC are remained closed since Monday because of heavy firing from Pakistan.