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Soldier killed in gunbattle along LoC in North Kashmir’s Baramulla

Jammu-Kashmir Uri Encounter News: This comes three days after two soldiers were killed and two were injured in a fierce gunfight in Akhal forests of South Kashmir’s Kulgam.

Indian Army jawans keep watch near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Jammu-Kashmir Uri Encounter News: A soldier was killed in the gunbattle in North Kashmir’s Baramulla — the second such incident in the Valley this week.

The soldier was killed on the Line of Control (LoC) at Churanda village of Uri sector. Police sources say that the soldier was killed in a “brief but intense” exchange of fire on the Line of Control. However, it’s still unclear if it was an infiltration attempt or an attack by the Border Action Team (BAT), the sources said.

This comes three days after two soldiers were killed and two were injured in a fierce gunfight in Akhal forests of South Kashmir’s Kulgam.

“It looked like a targeted attack,” a police officer said.

Army sources also confirmed the soldier’s death, saying they had initiated a “counter infiltration and BAT operation” in the area and are “trying to track down the terrorists” responsible for killing the soldier.

On Tuesday, the army said that one of its soldiers was killed while “performing operational duty” along the Line of Control in North Kashmir’s Baramulla.

“Chinar Corps deeply regrets the loss of precious life of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar while performing operational duty along the line of control in Baramulla district,” Army’s Valley-based Chinar Corps posted on X. “Chinar warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family.”

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This comes days after two soldiers were killed during anti-insurgency operations in Akhal forests of South Kashmir’s Kulgam. The operations, one of the longest anti-insurgency military operations in the Valley in recent years, was called off after 11 days. The terrorists have yet to be tracked.

Bashaarat Masood

Bashaarat Masood is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express. He has been covering Jammu and Kashmir, especially the conflict-ridden Kashmir valley, for two decades. Bashaarat joined The Indian Express after completing his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University in Kashmir. He has been writing on politics, conflict and development. Bashaarat was awarded with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2012 for his stories on the Pathribal fake encounter. Expertise and Experience Two Decades of Frontline Reporting: Bashaarat has spent 20 years documenting the evolution of Kashmir, from high-intensity conflict and political shifts to socio-economic development. Award-Winning Investigative Journalism: He is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (2012). This honor was bestowed for his reporting on the Pathribal fake encounter, a series of stories that highlighted his ability to handle sensitive human rights and security issues with investigative rigor. Specialized Beats: His authoritative coverage spans: Political Transitions: Tracking the shift from statehood to Union Territory, electoral dynamics, and the pulse of local governance. Security & Conflict: Providing nuanced reporting on counter-insurgency, civil liberties, and the impact of the conflict on the civilian population. Development: Documenting the infrastructure, healthcare, and educational landscape within the Valley. Academic Background: He holds a Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir, providing him with a localized academic and professional foundation that is rare in regional reporting. ... Read More

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