RAWALPINDI: A civilian, Farooq, son of Ali Akbar, was martyred and three others injured when Indian forces opened unprovoked fire at Thurti Narr village in Nakyal sector, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday.
According to the ISPR, a civilian identified as Muhammad Farooq was martyred in the firing. The injured were transferred to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Nakyal.
The Pakistan Army, in retaliatory fire, targeted the Indian posts, the ISPR statement added.
Less than 24 hours ago, unprovoked cross-border firing by Indian forces claimed life of a 19-year-old civilian, who was working at a crush plant in Titri when he was martyred by the Indian troops.
Earlier this week on Monday, Indian firing along the Line of Control killed an eight-year-old boy in Jajot village. Pakistan Army’s retaliatory action killed two Indian soldiers, the ISPR said.
Published in Daily Times, February 25th 2018.
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