Army porter killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along LoC in Keran sector by unprovoked firing: Army

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : May 28 2017 | 3:17 PM IST
An Army porter was killed while another sustained injuries in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Keran sector of Kashmir.

An Army official said today that, "Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Keran sector yesterday by resorting to unprovoked firing, resulting in the death of one army porter and injuries to another".

The body of the slain porter was retrieved and handed over to his kin for last rites while the injured was evacuated to a medical facility, the official said.
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First Published: May 28 2017 | 3:17 PM IST

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