Brave Army Personnel Succumb in Jammu and Kashmir Encounter

Four army personnel, including an officer, died from injuries sustained in a gunfight with heavily-armed terrorists in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter occurred during a joint operation by Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police. Despite a challenging terrain, the troops pursued and engaged the terrorists.

Four army personnel, including an officer, were critically injured in a gunfight with heavily-armed terrorists and later succumbed to their injuries in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, according to official sources.

The encounter unfolded when Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police initiated a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in the Desa forest belt, approximately 55 km from Doda town, late on Monday evening, officials stated.

Following a brief exchange of fire, terrorists attempted to escape but were pursued by the valiant troops, led by an officer, despite the challenging terrain and thick foliage, leading to another firefight in the woods around 9 pm.

Five soldiers sustained critical injuries in the encounter, and four of them, including the commanding officer, later succumbed to their injuries, officials confirmed.