Indian Army Officer Dies After Falling Into Gorge During Anti-Terror Operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri
An Army lieutenant died after reportedly slipping and falling into a 30-metre-deep gorge during Operation Sheruwali in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The officer was part of a security operation aimed at tracking suspected Pakistani terrorists hiding in the forests of the Dorimaal and Gambhir Mughalan belt. Officials said the body has been recovered and further details are awaited.
An Army officer lost his life after reportedly slipping and falling into a deep gorge during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday evening, officials said.
The officer, a lieutenant, was part of the security forces engaged in Operation Sheruwali, an ongoing counter-terrorism mission that has now entered its 15th day. The operation is being carried out in the forested Dorimaal and Gambhir Mughalan belt of Rajouri district to track down suspected Pakistani terrorists believed to be hiding in the area. Pramod Jadhav Dies: Indian Army Soldier on Paternity Leave Dies in Road Accident Hours Before Daughter’s Birth in Maharashtra’s Satara, Laid to Rest With Full Honours.
Indian Army Officer Dies After Falling Into Gorge During Anti-Terror Operation
According to officials, the lieutenant was participating in a search operation in the Dorimaal area when the accident occurred. During the operation, he reportedly lost his footing in the difficult mountainous terrain and fell into a gorge approximately 30 metres deep.
Security personnel immediately launched efforts to reach the officer and recover him from the gorge. However, officials said he succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall. Naib Subhedar Baldev Singh Martyred: Indian Army Soldier Dies at Siachen Glacier.
Operation Sheruwali Continues
Operation Sheruwali was launched to locate and neutralise two to three Pakistani terrorists suspected to be hiding in the dense forests of Rajouri.
The operation has involved extensive search efforts across challenging terrain, with security forces conducting combing operations in remote and mountainous areas. Officials said the anti-terror mission remains ongoing despite the tragic loss of the officer.
Authorities confirmed that the officer's body has been recovered from the gorge. Further details regarding the incident and the identity of the deceased officer are awaited. The Army has not yet issued a detailed statement on the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir often take place in rugged and densely forested regions, where security personnel face significant operational and environmental challenges.
Apart from threats posed by militants, difficult terrain, steep slopes and adverse weather conditions can increase risks for troops conducting prolonged search operations in remote areas. Officials are expected to provide additional information as the investigation and operational assessment continue.
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