Army jawan killed in firing along LoC in Rajouri

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Aug 31 2016 | 1:23 AM IST
An Army jawan was killed in firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir tonight.
During patrolling, troops found suspected movement along LoC in Subderbani sector in the district, a senior army officer said.
There was firing on the troops in which Jawan Rajinder Singh received four bullets and was martyred, he said, adding, the troops retaliated.
"We cannot say whether it were militants or Pak troops involved in the firing. Further details are awaited," he said.

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First Published: Aug 31 2016 | 1:23 AM IST

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