KARACHI: A Pakistan Army havaldar embraced martyrdom late on Saturday night when Indian army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in some sectors along the Line of Control, the InterServices Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The Indian forces used rockets and mortars in Battal, Satwal, Khanjar, Nikyal and Jandrot Sectors along the LoC, targetingcivilian population and army posts.

Pakistan Army troops effectively responded to Indian firing and targeted those posts which had initiated firing.

Pakistan`s reponse caused heavy damage and casualties.

During the exchange of fire, Havaldar Manzoor Abbasi lost his life while four citizens, including two young girls and a women, were injured. The names of the civilians could not be immediately ascertained.