Army porter killed in Pak shelling

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Updated At : 01:28 PM Jul 30, 2020 IST

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Tribune News Service

Srinagar, July 29

An Army porter was killed in a ceasefire violation in the Uri sector in Baramulla district on Wednesday, the Army said.

The Army said a porter was killed when Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the Line of Control in the Uri sector by firing mortars and other weapons on Wednesday afternoon.

“One Army porter, who was injured in the ceasefire violation, succumbed to injuries,” an Army statement said.

The Army said befitting response was given to the Pakistani firing.

Sources identified the slain porter as Mohammed Altaf Jeendar, resident of Gohallan, Uri.

There has been an increase in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Kashmir this year.

The Army said the firing from across the border was mainly aimed at helping the infiltrators to sneak into the Valley.

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