JK News Today

Jammu, October 15:

A counter terrorist operation by the Army is in progress in the area of Nar Khas Forest in Mendhar, District Poonch since evening of 14 Oct 2021. During the operation, there was heavy exchange of fire and in the ensuing gun fight  Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi and Rifleman Yogambar Singh were critically injured and later succumbed to their injuries.

Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi and Rifleman Yogambar Singh displayed exemplary courage , devotion and made the supreme sacrifice in line of duty.

The nation will always remain indebted to these bravehearts for their supreme sacrifice for the nation.

Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi, aged  26 Yrs, is resident of Village -Viman Gaon, Post- Khand, Tehsil- Narendra Nagar, District – Tehri Garhwal, Uttrakhand.

Rifleman Yogambar Singh, aged 27 Yrs is resident of Village – Sankari, Post- Trishulla, Tehsil- Pokhari, District – Chamoli, Uttrakhand

The operation is still in progress till the last report came in.