BREAKING: 1 Terrorist Killed in Kupwara Encounter, Army Jawan Succumbs to Injuries

Jammu: The Army jawan who sustained injuries during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district in the early hours of Wednesday, has died. According to Army, a terrorist was also killed in the overnight encounter. 

The Army had launched an anti-terror operation in joint efforts with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. 

The fallen soldier was a noncommissioned officer.

"Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 24," the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X.

It said suspicious movement was noticed on Tuesday and the suspects were challenged by vigilant troops. In response, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle.

"In the ensuing fire fight one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress," the Army has said earlier in the day.

According to reports, fresh rounds of firing took place on Wednesday morning as well. The dead body of the terrorist is yet to be recovered.

1 Soldier Killed During Encounter in Poonch

Earlier on Tuesday, twin encounters broke out in Kupwara and Poonch district between the armed forces and terrorists, causing fatal injuries to a soldier in Poonch near LoC. According to the information, the gun battle erupted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district early on Tuesday morning, when the Army thwarted an infiltration bid by terrorists. During the operation, one brave-hearted soldier was killed.

The soldier, identified as Lance Naik Subhash Chander, sustained bullet injuries after the terrorists, who were trying to infiltrate the Indian side, opened fire at the security forces.

Following the incident, the White Knight Corps tweeted, “All Ranks of White Knight Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of braveheart L/Nk Subhash Chander who laid down his life in the line of duty.”

“White Knight Corps offers deepest condolences and stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” the 16 Corps of the Indian Army expressed condolences.

Wreath-laying Ceremony of Fallen Soldier

Lance Naik Subhash Chander is survived by his wife and a one-and-a-half-year old daughter. His wife is 8 months pregnant. Chander had returned to duty after leave on July 7.

The wreath laying ceremony of Chander will take place in at 12.45pm at Jammu Technical Airport today.