Tribute to Fallen Hero: Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar

A wreath laying ceremony was held in Jammu to honor Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar, who lost his life during a counter-terrorism operation in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the ongoing search for terrorists in the region, the community comes together to mourn and pay tribute to the fallen soldier.

A solemn wreath laying ceremony was conducted at the Air Force Station in Jammu to honor Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The tribute recognized his sacrifice in a joint counter-terrorism operation in the region.

In a message shared on X, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, along with all ranks, paid homage to Naib Subedar Kumar. The message highlighted his role in the counter-insurgency mission in the Bhart Ridge area of Kishtwar district, affirming solidarity with his grieving family.

Authorities reported that the gunfight broke out in the Keshwan area, with security forces believing three to four terrorists remain trapped. The search operation in the Saranwan area continues, with reinforcements dispatched to the scene as tensions persist in the district.

(With inputs from agencies.)