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6-10 Pak soldiers killed, 3 terror camps destroyed in PoK: Army chief

"If Pakistan keeps doing this, we will not hesitate in carrying out retaliatory strikes," the Army chief added.

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General Rawat also apprised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of the situation on the ground
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Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said 6-10 Pakistani soldiers have been killed and at least 3 terror camps have been destroyed in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in artillery firing from across the Line of Control (LoC). 

The attack was in retaliation to the support provided by the Pakistani Army to push terrorists into the Indian territory. The Indian Army said two personnel were martyred and a civilian lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Tangdhar sector. Three others were also injured.

"On the basis of reports that we have been getting, 6-10 Pakistani soldiers have been killed, three terror camps have been destroyed. At least that many terrorists have also been killed but we are getting reports of many more terrorists being killed," Rawat said. 

"If Pakistan keeps doing this, we will not hesitate in carrying out retaliatory strikes," the Army chief added. 

"Confirmed reports tell that casualties to terrorists are more than the info we have..there is kind of radio silence on the other side, not even able to pick up any mobile communication from across," General Rawat said. 

General Rawat also apprised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of the situation on the ground regarding the targeting of the terror camps. The Defense Minister has asked him to keep him updated regarding the situation. 

Earlier, sources said the Indian Army has killed at least 20 terrorists and destroyed 4 launch pads.

Terrorist launch pads in PoK’s Jura, Athmuqam and Kundalsahi were targeted by Indian Army artillery guns on Saturday night after credible inputs came of a significant number of terrorists operating there, according to sources. Athmuqam in Neelum district is also Pakistan Army's district headquarters.

Pakistan Army confirmed the Indian fire and alleged that civilians were "deliberately" targeted. In a tweet, Major General Asif Ghafoor, Pak Army's official spokesperson said one of its soldiers and 5 civilians were killed. It also claimed that 9 Indian soldiers were killed in return fire by Pak Army. 

Two Indian Army personnel - Havaldar Padam Bahadur Shrestha and Rifleman Gamil Kumar Shrestha - were martyred in ceasefire violation by Pakistan. 

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