Search icon
Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 15:09 IST, December 21st 2019

2 Pak soldiers killed in retaliatory action along LoC in J-K: Army

At least two Pakistani soldiers were reported to have been killed on Saturday in an exchange of fire with the Indian Army along the LoC in Akhnoor sector of J&K

null | Image: self

At least two Pakistani soldiers were reported to have been killed on Saturday in an exchange of fire with the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said.

READ: Indian Army Foils BAT Action Along LOC, 2 Pakistani Army SSG Troops Killed

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire

They said the Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and fired on forward posts in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor which was effectively retaliated.

READ | Counter-attack: Indian Army Kills Two Pakistani SSG Commandos At LoC In Poonch

In the morning, the Indian Army spotted two bodies near the LoC. However, a physical verification could not be carried out because of tense situation along the border, the sources said. The cross-border firing in the area was still on and further details are awaited, the sources said.

READ: Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane To Be Next Indian Army Chief

WATCH: Indian Army Celebrates 48th Vijay Diwas

Updated 15:33 IST, December 21st 2019

Search icon
Home
Live TV
Defence
SportFit
India News
World
Latest News
Republic Business
Education
Entertainment
Health
Election News
Videos
Tech
Opinion
Web Stories
Initiatives
Viral
Science News
Lifestyle
Travel
Paralympics
Good News
Download the all-new Republic app: