Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijju celebrated Diwali with Indian Army soldiers at Bumla Pass in Arunachal Pradesh, where he praised India's border developments while comparing them to those of their Chinese counterparts.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid homage to the soldiers and porters killed in a terrorist attack in the Butapathri area of Gulmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Two Indian Army soldiers and two civilian porters were killed after terrorists attacked a military vehicle in Baramulla. One soldier and one porter are injured and undergoing treatment, Indian Army officials said.
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."
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 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.
The Indian Army troops opened fire on Thursday after suspicious movement near the Line of Control in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, Army officials said.