Indian soldiers' sacrifice won't go in vain, Army will give appropriate answer to Pakistan: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley

NEW DELHI: Government today strongly condemned the mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan Army and said their sacrifices wouldn't go in vain.

"This is a reprehensible and inhumane act, such attacks don't even take place during war, let alone peace," Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Terming the incident as a barbaric act, Jaitley said sacrifices of Indian soldiers won't go in vain and Indian armed forces will appropriately react to this Barbaric Act.


Meanwhile, Pakistan Army rejected India's allegations.

"Pakistan Army did not commit any ceasefire violation on LoC or a BAT action in the Krishna Ghati sector as alleged by India," Pakistan ISPR said in a statement.

"Allegation of mutilating Indian soldiers' bodies is also false. Pakistan Army shall never disrespect a soldier," Pakistan Army said.

Earlier in the day, Indian Army had issued a statement alleging that the bodies of an Army soldier and a BSF head constable were mutilated by Pakistan's Border Action Team in Krishna Ghati area near LoC.