Jammu,December 2(KNS) : Congress has paid rich tributes to the BSF SI martyred in Kerni Sector in Pakistan firing, yesterday and expressed concern over increased Pak shelling & loss of lives.

Strongly condemning Pakistan for frequent ceasefire violations JKPCC has paid rich tributes to the martyred officer, who laid down his life in the time of duty. We salute the brave officer, who fell victim to Pak firing defending his motherland. The supreme sacrifice of SI P.Guttey shall always be remembered and party expresses deep sympathies with the family of martyr.

JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma expressed great concern over the continued increase in the incidents of ceasefire violations leading to loss of precious lives. Last month alone nine Jawans and six civilians have been martyred in Pak shelling which is a serious matter and Govt. of India should take more effective steps to counter the increased attacks by Pakistan(KNS).