Retaliatory Firing by Pakistan Military Kills 5 Indian Soldiers

Pakistan Army claims to have killed 5 Indian soldiers on LoC.

Islamabad, 9 Ramadan 1438/4 June 2017 (MINA) – At least five Indian soldiers were killed during a cross-border exchange of fire as Pakistani troops responded to an “unprovoked” ceasefire violation in Pakistan administered Kashmir region on Saturday, KUNA reported, citing the military.

According to Pakistan military’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Indian unprovoked ceasefire violation at Tatta pani district along the Line of Control (LoC) was violently responded.

The retaliatory fire destroyed Indian bunkers and killed five Indian soldiers injuring many others, said ISPR.

The exchange of fire came a day after United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guetteres’ spokesperson expressed concerns over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Earlier on Thursday, at least two civilians were killed and six others sustained injuries when Indian troops resorted to unprovoked cross border firing along the LoC.

Pakistan Foreign Office strongly condemned the “deliberate targeting of civilians” and termed it a violation of 2003 Ceasefire Understanding between the two countries. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)