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Major succumbs to injuries during counter-infiltration operation in Kashmir valley

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 6 (ANI): An Indian Army Major lost his life after slipping into a ravine during a counter-infiltration operation in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

ANI May 06, 2022 20:24 IST googleads

Late Major Raghunath Ahlawat. (Photo/ANI)

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 6 (ANI): An Indian Army Major lost his life after slipping into a ravine during a counter-infiltration operation in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Late Major Raghunath Ahlawat, 34 was leading his team on a counter-infiltration operation based on reliable intelligence input.
"To identify a safe approach for the team he led from the front while carrying out reconnaissance on a route through a steep cliff. "Unfortunately, he slipped due to bad weather and slippery conditions and fell 60 meters into a ravine. Critically injured, he succumbed to his injuries enroute while being evacuated to the nearest Army Hospital," Indian Army officials said in a statement.
The Army paid tribute to the officer in a ceremony held in the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar led by Chinar Corps Commander Lieutenant General DP Pandey.
Major Ahlawat was commissioned into the Army in 2012 and hails from Dwarka, New Delhi and is survived by his wife and his parents.
The mortal remains of Late Maj Raghunath Ahlawat were taken for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours. (ANI)

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