In pictures: India pays tribute to five martyrs
The Army today paid tribute to the five martyrs who were killed in a deadly ambush in Jammu and Kashmir late on Monday.
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The Defence Minister had on Tuesday said in Parliament that "the ambush was carried out by approximately 20 heavily-armed terrorists along with persons dressed in Pakistan Army Uniforms."
However, a press release sent by the Defence Ministry said, "Pak Border Action Team attacked Indian Soldiers" indicting the Pakistani Army, which has denied the charge. -
Seen in this picture are Indian Army personnel standing to attention during a wreath laying ceremony for the five brave soldiers on Tuesday.
The Bihar government has announced a state funeral for its four soldiers of the 21 Bihar Regiment, and also a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for their families. -
Seen in the picture are Indian Army soldiers during a search operation in Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in the wake of the five jawans' killing.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi had issued a strong statement on Tuesday denouncing the killing of the five soldiers. "India cannot be cowed down by such blatant acts of deceit," the statement quoting Mrs Gandhi said.
