The Indian Army successfully stopped an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. Tragically, one Indian soldier lost his life during the exchange of fire.
“While foiling the infiltration bid today, one Indian Army soldier lost his life. Search operations are still joining on in the area,” Indian Army officials said.
Reports suggest the attack may have been supported by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) and targeted the area near Tikka Post in Uri. The operation occurred in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of 16 Sikh LI (09 Bihar Advance Party) and under the jurisdiction of Police Station Uri.
Recent Soldier Casualties in Baramulla
This incident comes a day after Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar died while on operational duty along the LoC. Mourning his loss, the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps posted on X, “Chinar Corps deeply regret the loss of the precious life of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, while performing operational duty along the Line of Control in Baramulla district. Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family.”
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.
Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in… pic.twitter.com/icvmJojA3V
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 12, 2025
Anti-Terror Operations in Kulgam
Earlier, on Monday, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi expressed condolences over the deaths of two soldiers — Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh — who were killed in Operation Kulgam during anti-terrorist operations in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff posted, “General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, and all ranks of the Indian Armed Forces salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, who laid down their lives in the line of duty in Kashmir. They express their deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stand firmly by their side in that hour of grief.”
Persistent Threats Along the LoC
This series of incidents highlights the ongoing security challenges along the LoC. It also underscores the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers defending the region against infiltration attempts and terrorist activities.
