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Pakistan violates ceasefire in Uri, three jawans injured

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire thrice in Rajouri and Poonch districts

Army jawans stand guard during an encounter with militants at Arwani village of Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Friday. Two youth were killed and nearly a dozen others injured as security forces opened firing to chase away stone-pelting protest

Army jawans stand guard during an encounter with militants at Arwani village of Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Friday. Two youth were killed and nearly a dozen others injured as security forces opened firing to chase away stone-pelting protest

Press Trust of India Srinagar
Pakistani troops today violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Kashmir by opening fire at Indian posts, resulting in injuries to three soldiers, officials said.

The Pakistani troops opened fire at Indian positions at Baaz Post in Uri in Baramulla district at around 4 pm, Indian Army sources said.

The sources said three soldiers suffered bullet injuries in the firing and were admitted to the 92 Base Hospital of the Army here.

Earlier in the day, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire thrice in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

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First Published: Aug 13 2017 | 9:45 PM IST

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