Soldier injured on LoC in J&K

An army soldier was injured overnight due to an accidental firing on the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu region.

"An Army jawan of B ihar regiment was injured in an accidental gunfire on LoC in Panjaani (Balakote) area of Mendhar sector of Poonch district late night," a defence source told IANS on Thursday morning.

The injured soldier has been shifted to hospital for treatment.

The exact cause of the incident is being determined.

--IANS

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