Pakistan on Tuesday continued to violate truce along the border in Jammu and Kashmir, killing an Indian Army jawan and injuring another, even as actor Akshay Kumar paid tribute to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel martyred in ceasefire violations and encounters in the state.
The latest transgression by Pakistan comes barely two days after shelling from the neighbouring country led to the death of an Indian Army jawan. The army had said back then it had managed to foil two infiltration attempts, and the soldier was killed in the process. The army had also said the shelling from the Pakistani side was meant to provide cover for the infiltrators, further bolstering India's claims that Pakistan exports terrorism to its neighbours.
Shelling and firing on Tuesday
Pakistani troops on Monday morning fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC), and also resorted to shelling. The Indian Army replied in kind to the firing, which began at 8:45 am on Tuesday, and there has since been several exchanges of fire between both sides.
Two Indian Army jawans had been injured in the ceasefire violations on Tuesday, and one of them later succumbed to his injuries. It may be noted that late last month, a few BSF jawans had been killed in firing and shelling from the Pakistani side. India had replied strongly to those transgressions.
Akshay Kumar pays tribute
Actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday visited the BSF base camp in Jammu and paid tribute to personnel from the force who had been martyred in ceasefire violations and encounters with terrorists.
Speaking on the occasion, the actor, who recently began shooting for film Toilet - Ek Prem Katha, said: "It is fortunate that I got the opportunity to come and meet you. I have always said I am a reel hero, while you are the real heroes."
He also promoted an interesting idea, saying: "There are so many people in our country who want to help our armed forces. Why not make an app for it?" Asked about the Indo-Pakistan peace process, he said: "Peace is important as many lives are otherwise lost in violence. I think peace is the only way out."
Watch how he paid tribute to the fallen BSF soldiers:
#WATCH: Akshay Kumar pays tribute to soldiers (who lost their lives in ceasefire violations/encounter) at BSF base camp in Jammu pic.twitter.com/IxGoxCFHrD
— ANI (@ANI_news) November 8, 2016
