Jammu: An Indian soldier was killed on Thursday on the Line of Control (LoC) in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch district.

Army sources told IANS in winter capital Jammu "Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of the LoC in Poonch district today.

"An army soldier was killed in Pakistan firing on the LoC. The Indian Army has effectively retaliated Pakistan firing.