RAWALPINDI – Two soldiers of Pakistan Army have embraced martyrdom in exchange of fire with Indian troops at the Line of Control, which divides the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, the military media wing said on late on Wednesday night.
"Indian troops initiated CFVs in Khuiratta Sector along #LOC. Pakistan army troops responded befittingly," the Inter Services Public Relations said in a tweet link.
During the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Tariq and Sepoy Zaroof fought valiantly before sacrificing their precious lives for the security of the motherland.
The ISPR statement also mentioned about reports of heavy losses to Indian troops "in men & material."