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8 Pak. soldiers killed

JAMMU, SEPT. 1. Eight Pakistani soldiers were killed in heavy gunfire and shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Rajouri sectors since Friday night, defence sources said here today.

Pakistani troops resorted to heavy mortar shelling accompanied by indiscriminate firing. Indian troops retaliated and in the exchange of fire, eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and five of their bunkers were damaged.

- PTI

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