Jawan killed, another hurt as Army foils infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector

One soldier was killed and another injured on Thursday as army foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in Tangdhar sector along Line of Control in Kashmir, army said.

"An infiltration bid was foiled in Tangdhar as troops intercepted a group of terrorists attempting to infiltrate," an army official said. He said in the ensuing gunfight, one soldier was killed while another was injured.

"The injured soldier has been evacuated," he said.

The official said the operation was in progress and further details were awaited. 

Ceasefire violations in Mendhar and Poonch reported

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, retaliation underway, reported ANI. 

Ceasefire violations using small arms, automatics and 82mm reported in KG Sector of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.