The Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid in the Uri sector on Wednesday. Just a few days ago, the Army had eliminated two terrorists in the same area. While attempting to foil today’s infiltration attempt, a brave soldier of the Indian Army lost his life. Army officials have stated that search operations are still ongoing in the area.
“Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla.
Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family,” Chinar Cops posed on X.
Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla.
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 13, 2025
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Before this incident, two jawans had died in the line of duty on the ninth day of operations being carried out by security forces in the Akhal Devsar area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on August 9.
Chinar Corps paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
“Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts, L/Nk Pritpal Singh and Sep Harminder Singh, in line of duty for the Nation. Their courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Indian Army expresses deepest condolences and stands in solidarity with the bereaved families. Operation continues,” Chinar Corps posted on X.
One terrorist had been neutralised in the said operation.
Nearly a week ago, security forces neutralised one terrorist during a gunfight that continued overnight in the Akhal area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, Chinar Corps said.
The joint operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir police, CRPF, and the Special Operations Group (SOG).In a post on X, Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said, “OP AKHAL, Kulgam. Intermittent and intense firefight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with calibrated fire and tightened the noose while maintaining contact.”
“One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far. Operation continues,” post added on X.
