Lance Naik, two civilians martyred in Indian firing along LoC

By News Desk

RAWALPINDI: The Indian army once again resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the martyrdom of a Lance Naik and two civilians, while the Pakistan Army responded effectively, inflicting heavy losses to Indian troops, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

The unprovoked ceasefire violations took place in the Kailer and Rakchiri sectors along LoC, targeting Pakistan Army posts and the civilian population, according to an ISPR press release.

In the Kailer sector, Indian troops targeted Pakistan Army posts with automatic and heavy weapons. In retaliation, Pakistan Army responded effectively and there were reports of heavy losses to Indian troops in men and material, the ISPR press release said.

During the exchange of intense fire, Pakistan Army’s Lance Naik Ali Baz, 34, resident of District Karak, embraced martyrdom.

In the Rakchikri sector, Indian army troops deliberately targeted the civilian population. Due to the indiscriminate fire in Kirni village, a 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman were martyred, while a 10-year-old boy and 55-year-old woman got injured.