Havaldar Ankit Kumar killed as Army foils bid to infiltrate
Uri sector
along the
Line of Control
in
Baramulla district
in which an Army man,
havaldar Ankit Kumar
, was killed. The incident took place in Churanda area of Uri in an operation which continued for several hours.
"Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of braveheart havildar
Ankit Kumar
, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla," read the official communication of Srinagar-based
Chinar Corps
of the
Indian Army
. They expressed condolence with the family stating, "Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family."
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