Anantnag Encounter Live Updates: Martyred Colonel Manpreet Singh's Last Rites Performed; Army Suffers 4th Casualty

Anantnag Encounter Day 3 Live Updates: The joint search operation by the Indian Army and JKP launched on the night of 12-13 September continues on its third day. The army has encircled hideout of two to three terrorists in Garol village in Anantnag district of Jammu And Kashmir.

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Anantnag Encounter Day 3 Live Updates: The ongoing terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag claimed the life of another Indian Army soldier on Friday (Sept 15), as the operation entered its third day of tension. The country paid its respects to the colonel, the major, and the DSP who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Kokernag area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The Army said on Thursday that two more personnel have been wounded.

The joint search operation by the Indian Army and JKP was launched on the night of 12-13 September, based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence and hideout of two to three terrorists in Garol village, Anantnag. A cordon was established and a thorough search of the village was carried out. Further leads revealed that the terrorists were hiding in the higher reaches above the village, which were covered with dense vegetation.

In the intense exchange of fire, Col Singh, Maj Dhonchak, and DSP Humayun were hit by bullets and later succumbed to their injuries. The army said that the bodies of the two army officers were recovered through specialised operations in the treacherous terrain.

Two more personnel have been injured in the ongoing operations. The operation is still under progress.

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15 September 2023

15:29 IST

Anantnag Encounter Live Updates: Former Army Chief Expresses Anguish

Former Indian Army chief General Ved Prakash Malik (Retd) said, "It is a very sad occasion and both the officers - Manpreet (Col Manpreet Singh) and Aashish (Major Aashish Dhonchak) - were from my Regiment. It is a big loss to the Regiment and the Army. Naturally, I am also feeling sad being from the same family. We hope that people who have carried out these things (Anantnag encounter) will be sorted out soon."

15:17 IST

J&K Encounter Live Updates: Gunfight Continues In Anantnag; 4th Soldier Succumbs To Injury

Indian Army has lost one more soldier to the Kokernag gunfight in the Anantnag district taking the death toll to four. A top police source confirmed the development to Zee News. The soldier was injured in the gunfight and later succumbed to his injuries. The security forces have resumed Kokernag operation this morning after a night halt. It’s the third day of the encounter and the gunfight has been going on for over 50 hours.

14:34 IST

Anangnag Encounter Live: Ex Army Chief Arrives At Col. Singh's Cremation

Ex-Army chief General Ved Prakash Malik (Retd) reached the home of Col Manpreet Singh at his native village Mullanpur Garibdass in Mohali, Punjab to attend his final rites. Col. Singh sacrificed his life in the line of duty while combating terrorists in J&K’s Anantna

14:26 IST

Anantnag Operation Live: Col. Manpreet's Last Rites Underway

Last rites of Colonel Manpreet Singh underway in Panchkula, Haryana. Colonel Manpreet lost his life in the anti-terror operation in Anantnag.

14:09 IST

Anantnag Encounter Live: Col. Manpreet's Final Rites Being Performed

Final rites of Colonel Manpreet Singh, who died in Anantnag encounter, being performed in Panchkula, Haryana.

VIDEO | Mortal remains of Colonel Manpreet Singh, who lost his life in Anantnag encounter, being laid to rest in Panchkula, Haryana. pic.twitter.com/lfNFuh9ZK2

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 15, 2023

13:57 IST

Anantnag Operation Live: Army Brings Rocket Launhchers

Indian Army personnel carry rocket launchers to the location of Anantnag anti-terror operation.

13:41 IST

Anantnag Encounter Live: Martyred Col. Manpreet Singh's Cremation Soon

Son of Col. Manpreet Singh salutes before the mortal remains of his father who laid down his life in the service of the nation during an anti-terror operation in J&K's Anantnag on 13th September The last rites of Col. Manpreet Singh will take place in Mullanpur Garibdass of Mohali, Punjab.

13:34 IST

Anantnag Encounter Live: Top Army And Police Officials At Site

The face-off between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag is still going on for the third day. Many senior officers from the army and police have arrived at the site where the encounter is taking place.

13:22 IST

Anantnag Encounter Live: Major Ashish Cremated With State Honours

Major Ashish Dhonchak, who lost his life in the ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag was laid to rest with full state honours in Haryana's Panipat on Friday.

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