Army soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sept 20: An Army soldier was killed when Pakistani troops opened a new front today, targeting forward positions in Keran sector in Kupwara district. Official sources said the Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing, targeting forward posts on this side of the Line of Control (LoC) this morning. Indian troops also retaliated, they said, adding that a soldier was injured in the exchange of fire. The injured was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead. However, Defence spokesman was not available to give details about the violation. UNI