INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Forces) died of bullet wounds on Thursday, bringing the total security casualties to five
The intense gunfight in the Bajimaal-Kalakote area led to the killing of two terrorists, including a high-ranking Pakistani commander of
claimed Captain MV Pranjal from Mangaluru, Captain Shubham Gupta from Agra, Havildar Abdul Majid from Poonch district, Lance Naik Sanjay
while the other three were from 9 Para (SF).The mortal remains of the fallen soldiers are scheduled to be sent to their respective native
places on Friday, accompanied by military honours
A poignant wreath-laying ceremony is planned at the government hospital in Rajouri, sources said.The two frontier districts of Rajouri and
Poonch in the Jammu region were declared terrorism-free more than a decade ago, but recorded 35 fatalities, including that of 26 soldiers,
in attacks since October 2021.The current operation was set in motion on Wednesday based on intelligence provided by a local nomad, who had
been assaulted by the terrorists for refusing to provide them with food
Security forces swiftly ring-fenced the thickly forested area, but troops were fired upon by the hiding terrorists, resulting in
The troops were successful in killing a hard-core terrorist of Lashkar
Authorities are conducting a thorough search to uncover any additional suspicious items or support structures.The slain terrorist leader,
twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, the sources said
Described as a skilled sniper and also proficient in devising and planting IEDs, Quari utilised caves to hide and engaged in sniping at
security forces.According to sources, Quari led the terrorists responsible for the shooting and IED explosion on January 1 and 2 in Upper
Dhangri village of Rajouri that left seven people dead, including two children
In another attack on May 5, five para commandos lost their lives in an IED blast in Kandi of Rajouri.The families of Lance Naik Bisht,
Captain Pranjal and Captain Gupta are grappling with the tragic loss as the nation mourns their sacrifice.Bisht, 33, from Hali village in
Nainital, had joined the Army in 2012 and had just returned to his posting 15 days ago after spending a holiday at home
His unexpected demise has left the close-knit community in shock
a government counsel at Agra court
Telecommunication Engineering in Mhow
Joining the Officers Training Academy in Gaya in 2015, Gupta was commissioned into the Army in 2018 and later joined the elite 9 Para
Described as a passionate singer and a courageous personality, he sacrificed his life to shield a civilian family trapped in the combat
zone, said a classmate from the Paratrooper Training School in Agra.Captain Pranjal, 29, was known for his exceptional oratory skills,
according to principal Sheela Balamurali of Delhi Public School in Mangaluru
As an alumnus of the school, Pranjal's commitment to assisting others was notable
managing director.(Inputs from Sonali Mishra in Nainital, Deepak Lavania in Agra and Deepthi Sanjiv in Mangaluru)Rajouri-Poonch Security
TollNovember 22-23, 2023Five soldiers, including two Captainains, in Rajouri opSeptember 13, 2023One soldier in Rajouri gunfightMay 5,
2023Five para commandos in IED blast in Kandi, RajouriApril 20, 2023Five soldiers in an ambush in Bhata Dhurian, PoonchAugust 11, 2022Five
soldiers in military camp attack in RajouriOctober 11, 2021Five soldiers, including JCO, in Poonch op
