According to Indian Army officials, "Four Indian Army soldiers have been injured in the ongoing encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar. One of the injured has been evacuated to the nearby Command Hospital for treatment, while three are being treated locally."
On Thursday, Indian Army successfully eliminated three terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhal and Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The team completed the arduous expedition within a short time of nine days, negotiating a distance of over 100 km of high-altitude terrain under challenging weather conditions, demonstrating remarkable resilience, teamwork and determination of the Indian Army soldiers, the release said.
The Indian Army organised events at Rupai, Phillobari, Dirak, Makum and Laipuli Army camps in Tinsukia district of Assam and Bordumsa Army camp in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, celebrating the Raksha Bandhan, a symbol of bonding among brothers and sisters, with the locals.
In a recent incident at the Shastri Path police station in Jaipur, a soldier was reportedly beaten by police officers, prompting a visit from Rajasthan's Minister for Industries and Sports, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
Pointing to the increasing terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday questioned the central government and said that the Union government should answer the entire nation.
A day after two army soldiers lost their lives in action in an encounter with terrorists, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that security forces have changed their strategy and will be able to bring the terror incidents under control.
The people paid their last respects to the mortal remains of Captain Brijesh Thapa, who lost his life in the Doda encounter, at his native place, Lebong, Darjeeling, on Friday.