Jammu: Two Army personnel were killed on August 9( Morning) in an ongoing anti-insurgency operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, now in its 9th day.
The slain soldiers have been identified as Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, officials said. The Army paid tribute to their “supreme sacrifice” and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
Anti-insurgency operation, which began on August 1 after intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists, has so far left two militants dead and 11 security personnel injured. The identities and affiliations of the slain militants are yet to be confirmed.
Indian Security forces have maintained a tight cordon in the dense forest area, with drones, helicopters, and para commandos deployed to track down the remaining militants. Senior police and Army officers, including J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat and Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, are monitoring the operation.
More detail related this Anti-insurgency operation is awaited.
