Two soldiers killed as Pakistan fires rockets at BSF post in Poonch

Two soldiers killed as Pakistan fires rockets at BSF post in Poonch
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An army JCO and a BSF head constable were killed on Monday as Pakistan fired rockets at a forward defence location (FDL) post of the BSF along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu: An army JCO and a BSF head constable were killed on Monday as Pakistan fired rockets at a forward defence location (FDL) post of the BSF along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Initially, three soldiers--two BSF jawans and an army JCO--were injured, of which the two critically injured succumbed to their injuries later.

The ceasefire violation took place around 8.30 am.

“At about 8.30 am, there was heavy firing from Pakistani (army) posts at the BSF posts at LoC in Krishnagati sector of Poonch district with rockets and automatic weapons,” a senior BSF officer said.

Troops guarding the border retaliated effectively, the officer said.

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