Indian Army Kills Seven Pakistan Army Soldiers in Retaliatory Firing Along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, Jan 15: Giving a befitting reply to continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan, the Indian Army on Monday killed at least seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory firing along the Line of C

New Delhi, Jan 15: Giving a befitting reply to continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan, the Indian Army on Monday killed at least seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kotli sector of Poonch district.

According to reports, Indian soldiers responded to Pakistani firing in the same capacity resulting in heavy casualties on the other side.

“Indian Army carried out retaliatory action against Pakistan, killing 7 soldiers and injuring 4 others in forward areas along LoC in J-K’s Poonch district,” the Army said in a statement.

Reports in Pakistani media confirmed that four soldiers were killed as Indian forces targeted posts situated in Kotli sector.

The action by the Indian forces coincided with the Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s warning to Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion of 70th Army Day, General Bipin Rawat warned Pakistan of a strong reaction by India if it continues to violate the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir. General Rawat said Indian forces would not hesitate in taking strong steps if the neighbouring country continues with its policy disturbing peace in the region. (Also Read: 70th Army Day: President Kovind, PM Modi Salute Country’s Valiant Heroes)

“Ceasefire violations by Pakistan happen frequently, to which we respond effectively. We will take even stronger steps against our enemies if we are compelled to do so,” General Bipin Rawat said. (Also Read: Don’t Compel us to Take Strong Steps: Army Chief Bipin Rawat Warns Pakistan)

Pakistan has been trying to attack India’s national integrity and is providing continuous support to terrorists to carry out strikes on the Indian soil, however, we will not let the neighbouring nation succeed it its nefarious aims, General Rawat added.

The Army Chief’s tough remark came just hours after security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector killing six Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists. According to reports, the fidayeen (suicide) attackers were killed when they were trying to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri.