Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: A soldier was killed in a mine blast while on patrol in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday. The Army paid tributes to Havaldar V Subbaiah Varikunta of the 25 Rashtriya Rifles. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps and all ranks also paid tributes to the deceased soldier who was part of an area domination patrol team in the Thandar Tekri area. The mortal remains of the martyred soldier were brought to the district hospital for post-mortem.
“GOC WhiteknightCorps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to the # braveheart Havaldar V Subbaiah Varikunta of 25 RR, who made the supreme sacrifice during an area domination patrol in the general area of #ThanedarTekri, #Poonch, on 09 Dec 2024, following a mine blast,” White Knight Corps posted on X.
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#GOC #WhiteknightCorps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to the # braveheart Havildar V Subbaiah Varikunta of 25 RR, who made the supreme sacrifice during an area domination patrol in the general area of #ThanedarTekri, #Poonch, on 09 Dec 2024, following a mine blast.
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— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) December 9, 2024
“Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand steadfastly with them in this hour of grief,” White Knight Corps said. Two days ago, the Indian Army paid tribute and offered their condolences to braveheart Rifleman Jaswinder Singh who laid down his life in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir.
Taking to its official handle, the Indian Army posted on X, “General Upendra Dwivedi COAS and All Ranks of the Indian Army salute the supreme sacrifice of braveheart Rifleman Jaswinder Singh, who laid down his life in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir.”
In another post, the Army’s Chinar Corps expressed deep regret over the untimely and unfortunate demise of Rifleman Singh while on operational duty.
“Chinar Corps regrets the unfortunate and untimely demise of Rfn Jaswinder Singh while on operational duty. In this hour of grief, the Indian Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family and is committed to their support,” the post said.
