Army naib subedar from Ahmednagar killed LoC firing

Sunil Ravsaheb Valte (40), a native of Dahigaon village in Ahmednagar district, was killed in the exchange of fire near the line of control (LoC) in the Jammu sector on Tuesday

An Indian Army’s Naib Subedar from Ahmednagar district has been killed during an exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops, an official statement released by the Defence ministry has stated.

An Indian Army’s Naib Subedar from Ahmednagar district has been killed during an exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops. (Image for representational purpose) (HT/PHOTO)

Sunil Ravsaheb Valte (40), a native of Dahigaon village in Ahmednagar district, was killed in the exchange of fire near the line of control (LoC) in the Jammu sector on Tuesday.

“On October 22, 2019, a suspicious movement was observed In the hours of darkness in own forward post near the Line of Control. This movement was also supported by Pakistan Army firing from their post. Indian Army immediately retaliated with heavy volume of fire. In the ensuing exchange of fire, Naib Subedar Valte Sunil Ravsaheb was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries. The firing continued after the incident inflicting substantial damages to Pakistan Army,” read the statement.

Valte is survived by his wife, Mangala.