A soldier was killed on Thursday, April 24, after security forces established contact with terrorists hiding in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, following which a gunfight broke out, according to the Army.
According to the Army’s White Knight Corps, the soldier, Jhantu Ali Shaikh of the 6 Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), was grievously injured during the gunfight and later succumbed to his injuries.
“His indomitable courage and the valour of his team will never be forgotten. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family in this moment of grief (sic),” Indian Army’s White Knight Corps stated on X.
“Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation with J&K Police was launched today in Basantgarh, Udhampur. Contact was established and a fierce firefight ensued. One of our Bravehearts sustained grievous injuries in the initial exchange and later succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operations remain ongoing (sic),” White Knight Corps added.
