Mutilation of Bodies of Indian Soldiers by Pakistani Soldiers
On 8th January 2013; a Pak Border Action Team (BAT) ambushed our patrol party in Krishna Ghati, Mendhar Sector in which Lance NaikSudhakar Singh and Lance NaikHemraj were killed. Lance NaikHemraj was found beheaded and both bodies were mutilated. In addition, their weapons (INSAS) were taken.
The issue was protested through the DGMO talks on 9th January and 16th January 2013, Brigade Commander level Flag Meeting at Chakan-Da-Bagh on 14th January 2013 and Hotline Messages at the local level. Foreign Secretary summoned High Commissioner of Pakistan on 9th January, 2013 and lodged a strong protest on the actions of the Pakistan Army on 8th January, 2013. He also conveyed that barbaric acts of mutilation of the bodies of our soldiers is unacceptable and against the ethos of soldiering.
Heightened vigil is being maintained along the Line of Control in J&K and surveillance, including human intelligence and technical intelligence, has been further enhanced
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Balwinder Singh Bhunderin Rajya Sabha today.
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(Release ID :92659)