They were injured in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kokernag area of Anantnag, officials said | (Photo: PTI)
The Indian Army is currently conducting an operation to track down terrorists in Ahlan Gadool in Kokernag area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
On Saturday, two army soldiers lost their lives in action and two civilians were injured in the operation.
Meanwhile, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army paid tributes to Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma, who lost their lives in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
“#GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS and all ranks of #IndianArmy salute the supreme #sacrifice of #Bravehearts Hav Dipak Kumar Yadav and L/Nk Praveen Sharma who laid down their lives in the line of duty in Anantnag, J&K,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of the MoD (Army), said in a post on X.
“#IndianArmy extends its deepest condolences and stands with the bereaved families in this hour of grief,” the ADG added.
According to officials, the clash occurred during a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in the Kokernag area of Anantnag.
Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma lost their lives in the line of duty in Anantnag.
The incident occurred on Saturday at an altitude of 10,000 feet as security forces continued their operations despite the difficult terrain.
“Two Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in an encounter in Anantnag district of Kashmir,” said Defense Ministry officials.
They were injured in a clash between security forces and terrorists in the Kokernag district of Anantnag, officials said.
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First published: August 11, 2024 | 9:36 am IS
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