Srinagar : An Indian Army soldier was killed on Friday afternoon after an Indian post came under heavy fire from Pakistani troops from across the border in Poonch sector of  Line of Control 260 km northwest of winter capital Jammu, army said. This latest incident comes just two days after new Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif took over. Mr Sharif has listed better relations with India as a top priority.

Last week, Pakistani troops had fired at Indian positions along the Line of Control in Nawgam sector of Kashmir valley but there were no casualties. A week before that, a Brigadier and two jawans were injured when Pakistani troops opened fire on Indian positions in Tutmari Gali sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Pakistani Army also used mortars and small arms to target the Indian posts, Army sources said. There have been 31 incidents of ceasefire violations this year.