Two Indian Army soldiers killed during heavy exchange of fire with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Army launched a major counter terrorist operation in the Nar Khas Forest in Mendhar District Poonch. The operation got underway on October 14.

During the operation, there was heavy exchange of fire and in the ensuing gun fight Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi and Rifleman Yogambar Singh were critically injured and later succumbed to their injuries.

Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi and Rifleman Yogambar Singh displayed exemplary courage , devotion and made the supreme sacrifice in line of duty, the Indian Army said in a statement.

The nation will always remain indebted to these bravehearts for their supreme sacrifice for the nation, the Army also said. Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi, aged 26 years old, is a resident of Village -Viman Gaon, Post- Khand, Tehsil- Narendra Nagar, District – Tehri Garhwal, Uttrakhand.

Rifleman Yogambar Singh, aged 27 years is resident of Village – Sankari, Post- Trishulla, Tehsil- Pokhari, District – Chamoli, Uttrakhand.

Source: One India