Jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Naushera sector of J&K

Naushera, June 16 : An army jawan was killed as the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of mortars on an Army patrol in Naushera sector along the Line of Control on Saturday morning.
In the exchange of fire, rifleman Bikas Gurung was grievously injured and he later succumbed to his injuries.
Gurung, 21, belonged to Manipur and is survived by his mother.
“The unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan, especially on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, is highly unethical and unprofessional. Our troops have exercised maximum restraint in spite of the grave provocation. However, the Army has been forced to respond to the unprovoked firing,” a statement from the army said.
The exchange of sweets between the Indian and Pakistan Army on Eid-ul-Fitr also stood cancelled.