Indian Army soldier from Andhra Pradesh's Sathya Sai district killed in LoC shelling

Hyderabad: An Indian Army soldier from Andhra Pradesh’s Sathya Sai district was killed in cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

The soldier has been identified as M Murali Nayak, who hailed from Kallithanda village in Gaddamthanda panchayat.

Murali's body is expected to arrive in his native village by tomorrow. He was killed while serving on the front lines during an exchange of fire at the border.

Gaddamthanda panchayat sarpanch, Vasudev Nayak, confirmed the information, stating that Murali was killed during firing from the other side. "His body is on the way home," he said.

Murali Nayak, who had studied in Somam Deva Palli, was unmarried and one of the few young people from his area serving in the armed forces. The sarpanch also mentioned that two to three others from the panchayat are currently serving in the Army.

Upon hearing the news of Murali's death, his family members are in a state of shock, and the entire village is deeply saddened by the loss.

It was learnt that Pakistan's Armed Forces launched a series of drone and missile attacks across the India-Pakistan border on the night of May 8-9, 2025, marking a significant escalation along the western front. At the same time, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire multiple times along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

In response, Indian forces quickly neutralized the drone threats and effectively countered the ceasefire violations. The Indian Army confirmed that all drone incursions were successfully stopped, and the security situation remained under control throughout the night.

The Army reaffirmed its commitment to defending India's sovereignty, stating, “Any aggressive actions will be met with force,” highlighting India’s strong stance against cross-border hostility.

The Ministry of Defence, in a statement on the night of May 8, 2025, confirmed that Pakistani drones and missiles had targeted military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. These threats were successfully neutralized using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods, with no casualties or damage reported.

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