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Six Pakistani soldiers killed

Six Pakistani soldiers were killed and several injured when a Pakistani post caught fire and two other bunkers were damaged during an exchange of fire along the Line of Control in Laam sub-sector of Rajouri sector on Thursday night, a senior army official said in Jammu on Friday.

Pakistani troops intensified mortar shelling and firing along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri sectors of Jammu division, Brig Randhir Singh, Brigadier General Staff, Nagrota Corps headquarters, informed.

Troops guarding the LoC retaliated, he said. The exchange of fire took place in Laam, Noushera, Krishnagati, Bhimber Gali and Sabzian areas of Poonch and Rajouri sectors, he added.

One Pakistani post opposite of Laam area caught fire and was burnt down. Besides, two bunkers were also damaged, he said.

According to official sources, two civilians were injured in Pakistani firing along the LoC and International Border in Poonch and Jammu sectors on Thursday.

However, there was no loss of life or damage to property in other areas along LoC where Pakistani troops indulged in firing.

Along the IB, exchange of firing between the Border Security Force and Pakistani Rangers took place at various areas, including Abdullian, Sangral, Mangral, Nikowal, Pindi, Zero Point border out posts in Samba and R S Pura sub-sectors, the sources said. PTI

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