A havildar in the army was killed after a face to face encounter between the security personnel and terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. This accident happened in a counter-terrorism operation on Singpura region, which is part of ongoing operation TRASHI-I.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps has given an official statement in which he has mourned and honored Army Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Special Forces. It said that Singh died the supreme sacrifice as he fearlessly went about the operation during the night of January 19, 2026. The statement has solemnly honored Havildar Gajendra Singh who did the ultimate sacrifice discharging a Counter Terrorism operation gallantly, as the GOC, White Knight Corps and all ranks were honored.
The engagement started on Sunday after the security forces organized an operation in the Chatroo region after receiving intelligence that the area had terrorists. The operation then shifted to the Singhpura location where a gun battle was engaged. At least eight soldiers were wounded, authorities said, during the firefight. Medical assistance was extended to the wounded staff on the spot and they were taken to the nearest health care centers.
After the incident, the security forces increased the intensity of their operations in the region, and the army, JKP, and CRPF troops were dispatched to ensure no more militant activity took place. The security around the areas was also tightened by the authorities as a precaution.
This event underscores the security issues that are still being experienced by the region and the Indian security forces trying to counter the terrorist threats. The defence establishment has been saddened by the sacrifice of Havildar Gajendra Singh and condolences have been sent by different quarters even as the operation progresses.
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