India
Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the line of control (LoC). In the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Sandeep Thapa attained martyrdom
Updated : Aug 18, 2019, 05:35 AM IST
An Army soldier killed in action after Pakistan restored to heavy firing and mortar shelling in Nowhera sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning.
Army said: “Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the line of control (LoC). In the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Sandeep Thapa attained martyrdom.” Thapa, aged 35 years belonged to Village Rajawala in Dehradun and is survived by his wife Nisha Thapa.
In response to ceasefire violation, the Army responded strongly and effectively. “Heavy damage to Pakistan posts have been inflicted,” said Indian Army in a statement.