J&K: 2 jawans, civilian killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kupwara

[Zarvan]

Image for representation: PTI

Two soldiers and a civilian were killed as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire in Tanghar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Sunday, police said.

Eight people including three army personnel are injured, they said.

Six houses have also been destroyed in Pakistani shelling.

Ceasefire violations were reported from Tangdhar, Nowgam and Kupowara sectors of LOC.

A house and a rice godown were completely damaged, two cars damaged and two cow shelters with 19 cattle & sheep inside, destroyed.

According to locals, the maximum damage has been done in Chitrakoot village where six houses have been destroyed in Pakistani firing.

According to a statement by the Indian Army, "Indian forces cause heavy damages and casualty to Pakistan after two Indian soldiers and one civilian were killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar sector (Jammu and Kashmir) today."

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[Telescopic Sight]

Still doubts in anyone's mind that each and every casualty is announced by the Indian Army on Twitter with pics of the soldiers as well as by the press ?

Anyway, RIP

 

[litman]

RIP civilians and RIH terrorists.

 

[SIPRA]

13 civilians are reportedly dead, on Pakistani side. A dangerous level of escalation.

 

[khansaheeb]

Still doubts in anyone's mind that each and every casualty is announced by the Indian Army on Twitter with pics of the soldiers as well as by the press ?

Anyway, RIP

Hopefully the cow vigilantes will take their place, preferably in the cow shed.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

Still doubts in anyone's mind that each and every casualty is announced by the Indian Army on Twitter with pics of the soldiers as well as by the press ?

Anyway, RIP

I have doubt sir.
example 29 Feb 2019. Ur army still have to declare the deads.
2nd example. 4675 dead soldiers number was given in Nov 2016. Those soldiers were ever declared dead.

 

[Aryan0395]

13 civilians are reportedly dead, on Pakistani side. A dangerous level of escalation.

only civilians.
Interesting.

 

[Type59]

Modi playing games whilst people die. Distract population with nationalism....

 

[SIPRA]

only civilians.
Interesting.

I said "reportedly". This news is circulating on the social media. Still, there is neither any official statement, nor any news on mainstream media of Pakistan.

 

[IndianGuy_]

Something big is happening in LOC since last 12 hours.

As usual 2 sets of reports from both countries with differing versions.

 

[NeonNinja]

13 civilians are reportedly dead, on Pakistani side. A dangerous level of escalation.

RIP

 

[Shahzaz ud din]

Indian army launches attacks on terrorist camps inside azad kashmir, causes heavy damage to Pak side By Madhuri Adnal | Published: Sunday, October 20, 2019, 11:52 [IST] New Delhi, Oct 20: Indian Army has launched attacks on terrorist camps situated inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir (Azad Kashmir) opposite the Tangdhar sector. This is in retaliation to the support provided by Pakistan Army to push terrorists into Indian territory. Sponsored New Osteoporosis Breakthrough - Rebuild Your… AlgaeCal Sponsored Crossover Suvs Worth Waiting for Yahoo Search Indian army has used artillery guns to target the terrorist camps which have been actively trying to push terrorists into Indian territory. Earlier in the day, the Pakistan Army, in the unprovoked ceasefire violation, had targeted civilian areas killing one civilian and injuring three others in the area. The ceasefire violation from Pakistan Army was started to push infiltrators into the Indian side, according to the sources. More INDIAN ARMY News

Read more at: https://www.oneindia.com/india/army...ium=pn-article&utm_campaign=pn-cms&ref=pn-cms

 

[litman]

india will escalate the situation on LOC. with their friends in pak are about to launch civil unrest in pakistan india will keep PA busy in both east and west.

 

[Hindustani78]

October 20, 2019, 9:28 am IST
Updated October 20, 2019, 9:47 am IST

Delhi/Sringar
PIB/PTI

Srinagar: On Sunday 20th October 2019, Two Indian Soldiers and One Civilian were killed after Pakistan Military Firing along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, when Pakistan Army was pushing infiltrators of Pakistan Regular Forces into Indian Territory along the Line of Control on Sunday 20th October 2019. However, the Indian Army is retaliating strongly in the Entire Sector, Indian Army Spokesperson said.

The Incident took place in the Tanghar sector of Kupwara. Three civilians were injured and two houses were also damaged in the incident.

Last week, Two Army soldiers were killed in Separate Incidents after Pakistan Military fired along the Line of Control in Rajouri.

In July, there were 296 cases , 307 in August and 292 in September, news agency PTI reported. September also recorded 61 "calibre escalation", implying use of mortar and heavy ammunition.

Till September this year, Pakistan Military had committed more than 2,050 unprovoked firing in which 21 people died, the centre had said last month. Repeated requests have been made to Rawalpindi to stick to the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding of Prisoners of War treatment and Swapping of Dead Soldiers Bodies, Indian Armed Forces Headquarters, Delhi Officials had said.

 

[Gandhi G in da house]

Pakistani soldiers dont die. They have maula jatts and noori natts standing there.

RIP to the deceased soldiers and civilians on both sides.