JCO Ram Singh martyred in Rajouri
Jammu, 20 August (H.S):One Junior Commissioned Officer was martyred in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri in an encounter with terrorists yesterday.
Based on specific input, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the Indian Army and JKP on 19 Aug 2021 in village Danna, Thanamandi, District Rajouri (J&K), officials said. During the search operation in a forested area of village Danna, Thanamandi, the search party led by Junior Commissioned Officer, Subedar Ram Singh was fired upon by terrorists from a nearby densely forested area. The JCO immediately retaliated and in the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was neutralised while Subedar Ram Singh suffered a gunshot wound. The valiant JCO was provided immediate first aid and evacuated to the nearest hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Subedar Ram Singh, aged 46 years belonged to Village-Salana, Post Office- Bajwar, District- Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. Subedar Ram Singh was a brave and highly motivated soldier. The nation will always remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice.
