New Delhi: Two Indian Military troopers misplaced their lives in an ongoing encounter with terrorists that started on Friday night time in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, the Military confirmed on Saturday.
In a submit on X (previously Twitter), the Chinar Corps paid tribute to the fallen troopers, stating:”Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts, L/Nk Pritpal Singh and Sep Harminder Singh, in line of obligation for the Nation. Their braveness and dedication will ceaselessly encourage us. #IndianArmy expresses deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved households. Operation continues.”
Replace: OP AKHAL, Kulgam
Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts, L/Nk Pritpal Singh and Sep Harminder Singh, in line of obligation for the Nation. Their braveness and dedication will ceaselessly encourage us. #IndianArmy expresses deepest condolences and stand in… pic.twitter.com/La4i49Ov2h
— Chinar Corps – Indian Military (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 9, 2025
Based on officers, the gun battle has now stretched into its ninth consecutive day as of Saturday, making it one of many longest-running anti-terror operations within the Kashmir Valley.
The encounter started on 1 August when safety forces launched a cordon and search operation in a forested space of Akhal in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, based mostly on credible intelligence relating to the presence of terrorists within the area.
The joint operation is being carried out by the PARA and RR of the Indian Military, the OG of the J&Okay Police, and the CRPF. Drones, hexacopters, Rudera helicopter are doing surveillance, and sniffer canines have additionally been pressed into service to hint the terrorist, who’s believed to be hiding on this rugged forest patch.
Yesterday, the Northern Military Commander, Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, visited the Devsar space in South Kashmir. He took a overview assembly of the Counter-Terrorism Grid in South Kashmir.
Safety forces had pushed in Helicopters and Drones to find hiding terrorists within the space. Forces had been utilizing Excessive-tech surveillance tools, together with drones and thermal imaging units, together with elite Para Particular Forces to hold out the operation.
The encounter had initially began on Friday final week after particular inputs in regards to the terrorist presence within the space. Nonetheless, the terrain and thick vegetation have posed main challenges to the forces. Within the preliminary firefight on the primary day, 1 terrorist was killed, affiliated with LeT, and his physique with arms and ammunition was recovered. On the second day supply stated two extra terrorists had been killed, however no physique was recovered, and no official affirmation was given.
Within the final 9 days, 1 terrorist was killed, 2 military troopers had been martyred, and 11 safety power personnel had been injured and are being handled military hospital.
This operation had turn out to be not longest ongoing anti-terror operations within the Valley since terrorism broke out in Jammu Kashmir, underscoring the presence of terrorists within the south Kashmir belt with intensified counter-insurgency efforts.
Authorities have additionally suggested residents of Akhal to remain indoors and report any suspicious motion to authorities instantly. Nodal officers have been appointed for emergency contact and help given to civilian considerations amid the extended operation. Authorities have issued a listing of nodal officers and their contacts publicly, if want for assist.