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Jammu, Apr 12: Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army, who was critically injured during the exchange of fire with terrorists in Akhnoor sector in Jammu last night succumbed to his injuries, officials said on Saturday.
The officials said that Army foiled an infiltration bid by engaging terrorists in a gunfight near forward post in the Keri-Battal sector.
“Terrorists fired at an Army patrol. The fire was retaliated, resulting in some exchange of fire. In this incident, one JCO was critically injured, who was immediately airlifted to a hospital for treatment” they said, adding, “Despite best efforts the critically injured JCO could not survive and he succumbed to injuries.”
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to Army Brave heart Subedar Kuldeep Chand, who laid down his life in the line of duty in Keri-Battal area of Sunderbani.
“I salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army Braveheart Sub Kuldeep Chand who laid down his life in the line of duty. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief,” the Lieutenant Governor said. (KNO)
