JAMMU: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army fell in the line of duty during ongoing operations in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
The soldier has been identified as Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, who was part of prolonged operations being carried out in the region under Operation Sheri Kalan.
According to the Army’s White Knight Corps, the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm while troops were operating in the challenging and rugged terrain of the area. During the operation, Subedar Dhaka slipped and fell on the ground and subsequently became unresponsive.
He was immediately evacuated to the Military Hospital at Potha for medical treatment. However, despite determined efforts by doctors to revive him, the soldier fell in the line of duty.
Paying tribute to the brave soldier, the White Knight Corps honoured his courage, devotion and selfless service.
In a post on X, the Corps said it pays “solemn tribute to the unwavering courage, steadfast devotion and selfless service of the departed soldier,” adding that it stands firmly with the bereaved family in this moment of profound grief and honours the memory of a warrior who served the nation till his last breath.
A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army fell in the line of duty during ongoing operations in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
The soldier has been identified as Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, who was part of prolonged operations being carried out in the region under Operation Sheri Kalan.
According to the Army’s White Knight Corps, the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm while troops were operating in the challenging and rugged terrain of the area. During the operation, Subedar Dhaka slipped and fell on the ground and subsequently became unresponsive.
He was immediately evacuated to the Military Hospital at Potha for medical treatment. However, despite determined efforts by doctors to revive him, the soldier fell in the line of duty.
Paying tribute to the brave soldier, the White Knight Corps honoured his courage, devotion and selfless service.
In a post on X, the Corps said it pays “solemn tribute to the unwavering courage, steadfast devotion and selfless service of the departed soldier,” adding that it stands firmly with the bereaved family in this moment of profound grief and honours the memory of a warrior who served the nation till his last breath.
