Pakistani troops befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked firing and targeted cross-border posts, said the military’s media wing, adding, “Armed forces remain in state of alert and vigilance.”On Saturday, two soldiers embraced martyrdom in unprovoked and indiscriminate firing by Indian forces along LoC. Funeral prayer of Havaldar Abdur Rab had been offered in his native town DG Khan. He was buried with full military honour for his supreme sacrifice for defending the motherland at Nakiyal Sector. While the funeral prayer of Naik Khurram will be offered in DG Khan later Sunday evening. In response, the Pakistan Army targeted Indian posts and “gave a befitting response” following which there were reports of Indian casualties and damage to their posts.

Source: The Express Tribune March 03, 2019 09:22 UTC