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19 Security Personnel Killed in J&K Operations This Year

Strategic Insights

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As the security forces continue their operations against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the death toll has risen to 19, with the recent gunfight in south Kashmir's Kulgam district claiming the lives of two Army personnel, including Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu. The clash broke out after a joint search operation was launched on intelligence about terrorists hiding in Guddar forests, where one terrorist was killed in the initial exchange. Further, three Army men, including a Major, were wounded in the shootout and evacuated for treatment, but unfortunately, Gaur and Sindhu could not be saved.

Key Takeaways:

  • The recent gunfight in Kulgam district has raised the year's security toll in J&K to 19, with 6 personnel killed in Kashmir and 13 in Jammu division.
  • The clash was a result of a joint search operation launched by Army, CRPF, and J&K police on intelligence about terrorists hiding in Guddar forests.
  • Two Army personnel, Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu, were killed during the shootout, while three others, including a Major, were wounded but survived with treatment.
  • The identities of the slain terrorists are being ascertained, with one reported to be a local and the other suspected to be a Pakistani known by the code name "Rehman Bhai".
  • This is the second gun battle in Kulgam in a month, with the previous one resulting in the deaths of two soldiers and the longest gunfight in recent years.
  • Security agencies have reported the killing of 18 terrorists across Kashmir this year, including three Lashkar-e-Taiba commanders linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
  • The Uri clash on August 13 marked the third Army fatality in five days in counterterrorism operations.
  • A Major's condition is stable after the shootout, according to PTI.

Statistics:

  • 19 security personnel killed in J&K operations this year.
  • 18 terrorists killed across Kashmir this year since the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
  • 6 personnel killed in Kashmir and 13 in Jammu division.
  • 3 Army men, including a Major, wounded in the shootout.
  • 2 soldiers, Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, killed in Kulgam district on August 12.
  • Havildar Ankit Kumar of 9 Bihar Regiment killed on August 13.
  • One terrorist killed in the initial exchange of gunfire.

Sources:

  • PTI
  • Chinar Corps, social media

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