J&K: 2 soldiers killed, 2 injured in gunfight with terrorists
What's the story
Two Indian Army soldiers were killed and two others injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night.
The White Knight Corps confirmed the news on X, along with pictures of the soldiers.
"#GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of the #Bravehearts; offer deepest condolences to the families," it wrote.
Twitter Post
White Knight Corps shares pictures of the soldiers
#IndianArmy #GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of the #Bravehearts; offer deepest condolences to the families. @NorthernComd_IA@adgpi@SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/MRV4CLBTWE
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) September 13, 2024
Aftermath
2 terrorists killed in Kathua
The two injured soldiers are currently receiving medical treatment.
In a separate encounter, forces from the Rising Star Corps killed two terrorists in Kathua.
According to a statement from the army, a joint operation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police was initiated in Chatroo near Kishtwar based on intelligence.
At 1530 hours (3:30pm), contact was established with terrorists. The army reported that two troops were killed in the ensuing firefight.