One terrorist killed, soldier lays down his life in line of duty

Lt Col Devender Anand, PRO (Defence) has informed today that a joint cordon and search operation based on specific input was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police on 19 Aug 2021 in village Danna, Thanamandi, District Rajouri (J&K). In the operation, the Indian Army lost Subedar Ram Singh, a Junior Commissioned Officer, who killed one terrorist before making the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Jammu:Lt Col Devender Anand, PRO (Defence) has informed today that a joint cordon and search operation based on specific input was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police on 19 Aug 2021 in village Danna, Thanamandi, District Rajouri (J&K). During the search operation in the forested area of village Danna, Thanamandi, the search party led by Junior Commissioned Officer, Subedar Ram Singh was fired upon by terrorists from a nearby densely forested area.

The Junior Commissioned Officer immediately retaliated and in the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was neutralised while Subedar Ram Singh suffered a gunshot wound. The valiant Junior Commissioned Officer was provided immediate first aid and evacuated to the nearest hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries.

Subedar Ram Singh, aged 46 years belonged to Village-Salana, Post Office- Bajwar, District- Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkhand. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. Subedar Ram Singh was a brave and highly motivated soldier. The Nation will always remain indebted to him for the supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty.