Army returns Pak soldier's body

February 15, 2013 18:39

The body of the Pakistani soldier who was killed by Indian troops when he crossed the LoC in Nowshera sector to attack an Indian post, has been returned to Pakistan.

The Pakistan Army has said that one of its soldiers had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and contact was being established with Indian authorities for his return.

The Pakistani soldier lost his way on Thursday afternoon and inadvertently crossed the LoC in Khoi Ratta sector, military officials said yesterday.

The Indian Army acceded Pakistan Army DGMO's request to return the body of the Pakistani soldier.

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