Two soldiers martyred in Indian firing along Line of Control

Two soldiers of Pakistan Army have embraced martyrdom as Indian forces resorted to unprovoked firing in Deva Sector along Line of Control (LOC), said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.

According to the ISPR, Sepoy Noorullah and Sepoy Waseem Ali have sacrificed their lives for the protection of the motherland.

The Pakistan Army befittingly responded to Indian aggression and caused major loss to the Indian side

The latest ceasefire breach followed on the heels of another such incident on Sept 9 when Indian forces opened fire in the Bedori sector from across the Line of Control (LOC), resulting in the martyrdom of a Pakistan Army soldier.

“Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) in Bedori Sector along LOC, targeting Pakistan Army posts and civil population. Pakistan Army responded effectively,” the ISPR had said in a statement.

“Reports of heavy losses on the enemy in terms of men and material. During the exchange of intense fire, Havaldar Liaqat, age 39 years, resident of District Chakwal, embraced shahadat.”

Two soldiers were martyred during an operation in North Waziristan.

The ISPR announced that two soldiers were shot during an operation by security forces in Miranshah’s Spalga. They were tipped off about the presence of terrorists in the area.

According to the spokesperson, security forces have sealed the area and begun a search operation.

The martyred soldiers have been identified as 38-year-old Tajbar Ali and 22-year-old Rashid. Ali was from Swat while Rashid was from Parachinar.