The Army on Sunday paid floral tributes to four soldiers who were killed in ceasefire violations by Pakistan in several sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Five security forces personnel were among 11 people killed in multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC between Gurez and Uri sectors of on Friday. In retaliation, the Indian Army caused extensive damage to Pakistan army’s infrastructure.

Those killed in the Pakistani aggression include four Army men, a BSF jawan and six civilians.

“The Army today paid tributes to Havildar Hardhan Chandra Roy, Naik Satai Bhushan Rameshrao, Gunner Subodh Ghosh and Sepoy Jondhale Rushikesh Ramchandra, who made the supreme sacrifice on 13 November, 2020, in north Kashmir. In a solemn ceremony at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Lt Gen BS Raju, Chinar Corps Commander, and all ranks paid homage to the gallant soldiers on behalf of the proud and grateful nation,” an Army spokesman said.

He said Havildar Roy and Gunner Ghosh of an Artillery regiment were deployed in the Uri sector, while Naik Rameshrao and Sepoy Ramchandra of the Maratha Light Infantary were deployed in the Gurez sector. — PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune: 15th November 2020