On Wednesday, a gunfight broke out between security personnel and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda area, killing one army officer. A terrorist was also shot down by security personnel.
Encounter broke out in a densely forested area during a cordon and search operation
The clash occurred in a densely forested area during a cordon and search operation (CASO) initiated by a joint team to locate a gang of terrorists hiding in the Shivgarh-Assar belt in Doda’s Assar district.
The security team discovered an M4 rifle, clothes, and three rucksacks in the vicinity.
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Captain Singh was a member of Army’s Corps of Signals
According to Defence Ministry authorities, Captain Deepak Singh was a member of the Army’s Corps of Signals and was on deputation with the 48 Rashtriya Rifles.
According to officials, he was promoted to field Major and assigned to oversee a company throughout the operation.
“A captain of the Indian Army from the 48 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in action during the ongoing Op Assar in Doda district. Operations are still in progress,” Defence Ministry officials said.
A search operation for the terrorists has been launched in the area amidst the heavy gunfight, the Army’s White Knight Corps said in a post on X.
