SRINAGAR: A Naib Subedar of the Indian Army’s 2 Para (Special Forces), who was critically injured during an encounter in the Kishtwar district, has succumbed to his injuries, officials said.
Earlier, four security personnel were injured in the initial firefight and the Naib Subedar was among them. Other three are being treated at a hospital.
“#GOC #WhiteknightCorps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of #Braveheart, Nb Sub Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para (SF),” the Army stated. “Sub Rakesh was part of a joint counter-insurgency operation launched in the general area of Bhart Ridge, Kishtwar, on 09 Nov 2024. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” Army said in a post on X.
On Sunday, the encounter broke out as security forces engaged with militants in the Chaas area of Kishtwar in Jammu region.
