Jawan martyred during encounter in Machil sector
An Army jawan was martyred in Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
According to reports, Pakistan had violated ceasefire in the area near the Line of Control (LoC), which had led to a gunfight.
Commenting on the incident, a police officer said Pakistan opened unprovoked firing in Machil sector after which a soldier suffered critical injuries.
The Army jawan was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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