Defence spokesman Col N N Joshi in a statement said the Army deeply regrets the unfortunate loss of life in the incident at Churat, Qaziund in Kashmir where the 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.<br/><br/>Defence spokesman said an inquiry has been ordered into the incident. 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.