Two heavily armed Pakistani terrorists killed at LoC in Poonch
The Pakistani terrorists on Friday foiled an infiltration bid and killed two heavily armed Pakistani terrorists at the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector.
The Pakistani terrorists on Friday foiled an infiltration bid and killed two heavily armed Pakistani terrorists at the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector.
Defence spokesman Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal said that Havaldar Baldev Singh (Retd), a revered war hero, passed away Monday due to natural causes in his hometown of Naushera.
Five Army soldiers were killed and four seriously injured when the vehicle in which they were travelling plunged into a 300 ft deep gorge near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district on Tuesday evening.
Amidst onset of the 'Chillai Kalan' (harshest part of winters) in Kashmir coinciding with the International Pheran Day, the Indian Army distributed traditional pherans to underprivileged families in far-flung villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley.
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps, on Saturday visited the border area of Rajouri to strengthen civil-military ties and recognize the pivotal role of local communities and veterans in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Additional Director General BSF (Western Command) PV Rama Sastry on Wednesday visited the sensitive Forward Defended Localities (FDL) in Rajouri and Poonch districts and took stock of security situation and applauded officers and troops for their professional acumen in safeguarding the line of control (LOC) in such stringent conditions.
Local Commanders also briefed about the development defence works being carried out at their respective locations.
The Army Commander, accompanied by Lt General DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps visited the formations and units, wherein the local Commanders briefed the Army Commander on the existing security situation and the measures instituted to thwart adversary’s designs. He was briefed on ongoing Cease fire on the LoC, development works, the counter infiltration grid and operational preparedness.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said both the Armies have exercised restraint in the interest of maintaining peace along the LoC.
The consignment of narcotics was recovered by a joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police. The operation continued for two days on 19 and 20 January, said the spokesman.
