2 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian firing: Pakistani army

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Xinhuanet
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Li Jiayao
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2019-12-26 22:22:45

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's army said on Thursday that two soldiers were killed in Indian forces' firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region.

An army statement said that Indian troops committed ceasefire violations "during the last 36 hours" along the LoC, killing two soldiers identified as Kandero and Ehsan in Dewa sector.

"Responding to CFVs (ceasefire violations) in Haji Pir Sector, Pakistan Army troops damaged Indian post, killing 3 Indian soldiers," the army's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations said.

The statement said a few Indian soldiers were also injured.

Pakistan and India had declared ceasefire along the LoC, the de facto border between both countries in the disputed Kashmir region and the working boundary in 2003. However, both sides routinely exchange fire and accuse each other of ceasefire violations.

Tension has been heightened after India lifted special status for the Indian-controlled Kashmir in August. In its reaction, Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations, suspended trade relations and train service with India.

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