Army has regretted the loss of life in Churat incident in Jammu and Kashmir where troops were forced to open fire yesterday when a large mob turned violent resorting to heavy stone pelting and attempted to snatch weapons from the soldiers. Expressing grief over the loss of life and injuries sustained by the protesters, Army spokesman Col N N Joshi said, an inquiry has been ordered into the incident. <br/><br/>Army appealed to the people to maintain peace and refrain from attacking Security Forces or their vehicles or establishments thus creating situations where the security forces are left with no option but to retaliate in self defence. The Army also pledged to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved families and to the persons injured in the unfortunate incident.