Continuing the transgression of ceasefire, Indian forces resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday, which led to the martyrdom of one civilian.

According to a private TV channel, military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the martyrdom of the civilian.

“In continuation of violation of ceasefire understanding, Indian army resorted to unprovoked firing and targeted civilian population in Khanjar sector of LoC today,” ISPR said.

A civilian identified as Guftar Hussain, 51, resident of village Jhamra, embraced martyrdom due to unprovoked mortar shelling of Indian troops, ISPR added.

Pakistan Army posts retaliated effectively and engaged enemy posts involved in unprovoked fire on innocent civilian population, ISPR further said.

Published in Daily Times, September 11th 2018.