Parrikar condemns LoC killings

November 22, 2016 22:56

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today condemned the "cowardly and brutal" killings of three Indian soldiers, body of one of whom was mutilated, in Pakistani action in the Line of Control in Machhal sector of Kashmir.

"Condemn the cowardly & brutal killing of our soldiers & mutilation of one of them. Salute these brave martyrs for their supreme sacrifice," Parrikar said on Twitter.

"Three soldiers killed in action on LC (Line of Control) in Machhal. Body of one soldier mutilated," the Army said. It said the "retribution will be heavy for this cowardly act".

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