An army personnel was killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu divison.
In a post on X, Army White Knight Corps Spokesman said that “GOC White knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart, Nb Sub Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para (SF).
“Sub Rakesh was part of a joint CI operation launched in general area of Bhart Ridge Kishtwar on 09 Nov 2024.We stand with bereaved family in this hour of grief,” he said.
Earlier Army said that on 10 Nov 24, based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a joint Operation was launched by Security forces in general area Bhart Ridge Kishtwar.
“This is the same group which had abducted and killed 02 innocent villagers (village defence guards) in Kishtwar region two days back. Contact was established and firefight ensued,” the spokesman added.
