India, May 10 -- Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, a resident of Shahpur in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, was killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch on Saturday morning. His family was informed by the Army this morning.

District authorities in Kangra reported that the body of Martyr Pawan Kumar is being taken from Poonch to Rajouri for a post-mortem. After completing all necessary formalities, the body will be brought to Shahpur by road. The authorities stated that Subedar Major Pawan Kumar was serving in the 25 Punjab Regiment and was killed in Pakistani shelling at around 7.30 am on Saturday.

As soon as the news spread, the entire town of Shahpur was plunged into mourning. His father, Garja Singh, is a retired Havildar of the Indian Arm...