Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of Small arms and automatics from 0820 hours in Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC). Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively. <br/><br/>However, in the exchange of fire, Sepoy Mandeep Singh was grievously injured and succumbed to his injuries.<br/><br/>Sepoy Mandeep Singh, aged 23 belonged to Village Alampur, District Sangroor, Punjab and is survived by his father Shri Gurnaam Singh.<br/><br/>Sepoy Mandeep Singh was a brave and sincere soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty.