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2 Indian soldiers killed by Pakistani troops along LoC in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — A group of Pakistani troops Tuesday intruded in Indian-controlled Kashmir near Line of Control (LoC) and killed two Indian soldiers, Indian defense officials said.
The incident took place along the LoC in Mankote-Mendhar belt of frontier Poonch district, around 185 km southwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
“Two troopers laid down their lives while fighting the Pakistani troops today in Mendhar sector,” said Lt Col Rajesh Kalia, spokesman for the Indian army’s Northern Command. “A group of Pakistani regular soldiers intruded in the Mendhar sector taking advantage of thick fog and mist in the forested area. When an alert area domination patrol spotted and engaged the intruders, the firefight between Pakistan and our troops continued for approximately half an hour after which the intruders retreated back.”
The slain Indian troops were identified as Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh.
Additional Director General of Public Information (ADGPI), General S L Narasimhan told a New Delhi based English news channel that Pakistani troops also mutilated body of a soldier.
“We have come to know one body of the slain trooper has been mutilated,” Narasimhan told Times Now television channel.
Unconfirmed reports said the Pakistani troopers have also snatched weapons of the slain Indian soldiers.
“This is yet another grave provocation by Pakistani army which is being taken up sternly through official channels,” said Kalia.
On Sunday, Pakistan claimed that Indian army entered into their territory in Haji Pir sector in Uri around 110 km northwest of Srinagar city and attacked their post killing one trooper. The claim, however, was rejected by Indian army saying only an exchange of fire took place between the two sides.
New Delhi and Islamabad in 2003 agreed on a ceasefire along the International Border and LoC in Kashmir. Though some violations have been reported on both sides, the ceasefire remains in effect.
Defense officials say intrusion of India and Pakistan troopers into each other’s territory was unheard of in the recent past.
Kashmir, the Himalayan region situated between India and Pakistan is claimed by both in full. Since their Independence from British, the two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
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2013-01-08 14:21:32
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