Poonch: Two soldiers were killed in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday after they were swept away by flash floods. The soldiers were identified as Naik Sandeep Kumar and Lance Naik Jasbir Singh.
The incident took place in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district. The soldiers were on duty when they were swept away by the floods. Their bodies were recovered later in the day.
The army has expressed its condolences to the families of the soldiers. The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, has also expressed his grief over the deaths of the soldiers.
The flash floods were caused by heavy rains in the area. The rains have also caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure in Poonch district.
The army has warned people to stay away from rivers and streams in the area as the water levels are still rising. The army has also set up relief camps in the affected areas.
The deaths of the two soldiers is a reminder of the dangers that soldiers face in the line of duty. The army has lost many brave soldiers in the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The families of the soldiers who have died in the line of duty deserve our deepest respect and gratitude. They have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
We should all pray for the souls of the two soldiers who died in the flash floods. We should also pray for the families of the soldiers and for the people of Poonch district who have been affected by the floods.