1 cop martyred as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

Indian and Pakistani armies traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday evening. Infiltration attempt by terrorists and ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar Sector were also witnessed yesterday. However, the Indian Army retaliated strongly and foiled infiltration bid being attempted under covering fire by Pakistan Army. No damage, injury or casualty was reported on our own side.

Defence sources said the Pakistan Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation on the LoC in Karnah sector of Kupwara district.

A source was quoted by IANS as saying, "They are using small arms, automatics, and mortars to target Indian positions in Sadhpora area of Karnah sector." "Our troops are retaliating effectively and strongly. Till last reports came in, heavy firing exchanges were going on in the area," sources said.

Militants also attacked a police station in Shopian district of South Kashmir with grenade followed by firing. Police retaliated the fire and foiled the attack. One JKP cop lost his life in the cross exchange. The dead policeman was identified as Saqib Mohiudin of Shopian. His service weapon was also snatched by the attackers.