A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) died after he slipped and fell during an anti-terrorist operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the Army's White Knight Corps said. The late soldier was identified as Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka.
"While operating in the challenging and rugged terrain during prolonged operations in the general area of Poonch, as part of Operation Sheri Kalan, today at about 2.30 pm, Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka slipped and fell and subsequently became unresponsive.
"He was immediately evacuated to the Military Hospital at Potha. Despite determined medical efforts to revive him, the gallant JCO lost his life in the line of duty," the Army said in a post on X.
The Army paid solemn tribute to the unwavering courage, steadfast devotion, and selfless service of the departed soldier.
"In this moment of profound grief, we stand firmly with the bereaved family and honour the memory of a warrior who served the nation until his last breath," the White Knight Corps said.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army said on Sunday that it has foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a Pakistani terrorist.
"Based on a specific intelligence input provided by #JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on the intervening night of 14–15 March 2026 in the general area of Buchhar, Uri sector," the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army posted on its X handle.
It stated that troops spotted suspicious movement by a terrorist in the thicket.
"The ambush was readjusted and the terrorist was challenged, resulting in the terrorist opening indiscriminate fire. In the contact, a Pakistani terrorist was eliminated. Warlike stores, including an AK rifle, pistols, and a large quantity of ammunition, have been recovered," the Army said.
The operation was still ongoing at the time of the latest reports.
