Three Pakistani soldiers killed in 'Indian firing'

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IANS Islamabad
Last Updated : Feb 13 2017 | 11:32 PM IST

Three Pakistani soldiers injured by "Indian firing" along the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday succumbed to their injuries, a Pakistani Army statement said.

According to the ISPR, Indian forces violated ceasefire in Thoob sector near Bhimber. However, Pakistani troops "responded effectively".

According to Pakistan Army, Indian forces committed at least 178 ceasefire violations along the LoC and Working Boundary (International Border) in 2016, killing 19 civilians and injuring 80 others.

--IANS

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First Published: Feb 13 2017 | 11:26 PM IST

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