Army officers on Tuesday paid last tributes to Havildar Gajendra Singh, who laid down his life yesterday in the line of duty during a counter-terrorism operation in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district.
An army havildar was martyred in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said on Monday.
The Indian Army's Chinar Corps on Wednesday paid rich tributes to braveheart Havildar Mohd Zabir, who laid down his life while on operational duty in Kupwara district.
Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh died conducting counter-terror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag, battling extreme weather conditions, as mentioned in an official statement from the Raj Bhawan.
Indian Army's Chinar Corps paid tribute to 2 soldiers, Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, who were killed during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar Range of Kokernag, while battling extreme weather conditions.
The Defence Minister made special mention of the indomitable spirit and valour of Param Vir Chakra awardee Company Quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid, who laid down his life while destroying numerous enemy tanks under a relentless barrage of machine gun and tank fire during the Battle of
Actor Farhan Akhtar, who is all set to portray Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra awardee in his upcoming film '120 Bahadur', paid a heartfelt visit to the surviving heroes of the iconic Battle of Rezang La, Subedar Honorary Captain Ram Chander Yadav and Havildar Nihal Singh.
In a statement on X, the Chinar Corps said, "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express
Notably, Havildar Sanjay Singh, who was serving in the 10 Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army, passed away recently after his health suddenly deteriorated while on duty. At the time, he was posted in Leh-Ladakh.
While speaking to the mediapersons in Patna, he said, "We will never forget his sacrifice... He fought while being severely injured. The entire nation is proud of his bravery."
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, DG Assam Rifles, visited the Assam Rifles Battalion at Mokokchung, Nagaland on Tuesday to review the security in the region.