Indian Army soldier injured in Pakistan shelling dies

JAMMU: A 34-year-old soldier, who was injured in “unprovoked firing” by Pakistan in Krishna Ghati sector on January 20, succumbed to injuries on Wednesday, an official said.

JAMMU: A 34-year-old Indian Army soldier, who was injured in “unprovoked firing” by Pakistan in Krishna Ghati (KG) sector along the LoC on January 20, succumbed to his injuries in a hospital on Wednesday, an official said.

“During the exchange of fire, Naik Jagadish sustained grievous splinter injuries. He was immediately evacuated and provided intensive medical care in the Military Hospital,” the spokesperson of the Northern Command Colonel NN Joshi said.

However, despite all efforts, the soldier succumbed to his injuries in the early hours on Wednesday, he added.

Naik Jagadish belonged to Gandashu village in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. He is survived by his wife Usha Devi and two young children.

“Naik Jagadish was a brave and sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for the supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty,” Col Joshi added.

Intense shelling and firing by Pakistan forces since January 17 have killed two personnel of the Border Security Force men, four army soldiers and seven civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

Firing from across the border has forced thousands of people to flee their homes and take shelter in rehabilitation camps or with their relatives.