AMBALA SOLDIER KILLED IN LOC FIRING IN POONCH

JAMMU: A soldier was killed when Pakistan violated the ceasefire and resorted to firing on forward positions along the Line of Control (LOC) in Mankote sector of Poonch on Thursday. The soldier, Havildar Nirmal Singh, of Ambala, Haryana, was hit on the right side of the chest around 11.30am. Singh, who belonged to 10 JAK Rifles unit of the army was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries before he could be evacuated, a defence spokesperson said.