Soldier killed near LoC in Pakistan provocation.
The incident shatters the uneasy calm along the Line of Control, raising tensions between the two nations. Security forces remain on high alert, and diplomatic channels are expected to be tested amid growing concerns of further escalation.
Srinagar:
In a deeply troubling development, a soldier of the Indian Army was killed in action near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector, in what officials.
According to Army sources, the incident took place late on the night of August 12, when a group of heavily armed terrorists—believed to be backed by the Pakistan Army—attempted to infiltrate into Indian territory. Unlike a routine infiltration bid, this operation appeared coordinated and calculated, with intruders receiving direct firing support from across the border.
“This was not just another attempt to slip through under the cover of darkness,” an official source remarked grimly. “It had all the hallmarks of Pakistan’s Border Action Teams (BAT), the so-called ‘dirty tricks’ unit of their army, which works hand-in-glove with terrorists to execute such strikes.”
Despite immediate medical aid, he succumbed, becoming the latest in a long line of bravehearts to lay down their lives defending the nation.
While the infiltration attempt was eventually foiled, the attackers managed to escape, taking advantage of the worsening weather and low visibility in the mountainous terrain. Search operations continued through the night, but the rugged landscape and heavy rains hampered further pursuit.
This incident comes after a rare and fragile calm that had settled along the LoC in the wake of Operation Sindoor—India’s decisive counterstrike earlier this year in response to the In the aftermath of that tragedy, India had carried out targeted airstrikes deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, prompting retaliatory drone attacks by Pakistan along India’s western front.
Eventually, with international pressure mounting, Islamabad reached out to New Delhi, and both sides agreed to a ceasefire—an agreement that now appears to be under strain.
“This infiltration attempt is a clear breach of the trust that underpinned the recent calm,” said a senior security official. “It shows once again that Pakistan’s military establishment continues to provide operational support to terrorist groups.”
The Indian government also issued a sharply worded statement, calling the act irresponsible and dangerous, particularly in a nuclear-armed region.
An official detailed statement from the Army is expected soon. Meanwhile, the soldier’s sacrifice serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threats faced by India’s armed forces—and the price paid to keep the nation safe, even during times that seem deceptively peaceful.