Four army personnel including two officers have lost their lives in an ongoing encounter with terrorists in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Wednesday.
The mortal remains of Major Aashish Dhonchak, who lost his life in the ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, were brought to his residence in Panipat on Friday.
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the two Indian Army and one police officer, who lost their lives in the tragic encounter with terrorists in Garol forests, Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten," Sukhu posted on 'X'.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid tribute to Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonak, who lost their lives during an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag.
The Kishtwar Police on Thursday paid tribute to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Humayun Bhat who was killed during an encounter with terrorists that broke out in the Kokernag area in the Anantnag district on Wednesday.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday met the family members of Indian Army soldier Mahipal Singh Wala, who lost his life during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district last month.
"This is the toughest terrain in district Rajouri. The rains, forests, and fog added to operational difficulties as well but the jawans and officers who were working on the ground handled the operation very professionally," DIG Mughal said while speaking to ANI.
A sombre wreath laying ceremony was held for Army Rifleman Ravi Kumar, who lost his life during an encounter with terrorists at Narla in the Rajouri disrtrict of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday paid tribute to the jawan who lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Indian Army on Friday released the names of five bravehearts, who laid down their lives during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector.