Army Jawan martyred; more than 2000 Ceasefire-violations by Pakistan this year

One Jawan of Indian Army has attained martyrdom along Line of Control in wshera Sector of Rajouri district while giving a befitting reply to Pakistan’s unprovoked aggression targeting civilian areas.

In its Official Statement, Army said, “On 22 Jun 2020, Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along Line of Control (LoC) in wshera Sector, District Rajouri(J&K). Own troops responded strongly to enemy fire. In incident, Havildar Dipak Karki was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries." “Havildar Dipak Karki was a brave, highly motivated, and a sincere soldier. nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” statement added.

Pakistan resorted to ceasefire violations at two locations; one in Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district and or in wshera sector of Rajouri district early this morning. “On 22 Jun 2020, at about 0330 hours, Pak initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with Small Arms & shelling with Mortars along LoC in Krishna Ghati Sector, District Poonch. Indian  Army retaliated befittingly. Again at about 0530 hours, Pak initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation in  wshera Sector, District Rajouri(J&K). Indian Army is retaliating befittingly,” Army statement said. 

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Pak violated ceasefire over 2,000 times

Pakistan has violated a ceasefire along Line of Control for more than two thousand times in first six months of 2020.  “Pakistan has violated ceasefire for 2034 times till June 11 this year. In January, more than 367 violations took place along Line of Control; In February 366 violations took place; 411 ceasefire violations took place in March; In April, 387 ceasefire violations took place. number of ceasefire violations in May was 382 and 121 Ceasefire violations reported till June 11,” official said. 

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