Doda, Jammu and Kashmir: A valiant Army Captain laid down his life in the line of duty during an intense encounter with terrorists in the Assar area of Doda district on Wednesday. The brave officer succumbed to critical injuries sustained in the fierce gunfight.
The encounter, which broke out earlier in the day, is ongoing with security forces engaged in a determined operation to neutralize the terrorists. One terrorist has been eliminated so far, and the search for others continues.
The nation mourns the loss of this courageous soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the country. The Army has expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
