J&K LG Manoj Sinha and Army pay tribute to bravehearts martyred in Kokernag operation
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Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, who laid down their lives for the nation while conducting counter-terror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag, battling extreme weather conditions.
"I salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh. The nation shall remain forever grateful to exemplary valour and selfless service of our soldiers. We stand in solidarity with the families of our martyrs in this hour of grief," the L-G said.
Indian army also paid tribute to the bravehearts. In a post on X, the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps said:
“Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, while conducting relentless counter terror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag battling extreme weather conditions. Their courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Chinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the Bravehearts. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and are committed to their well-being.”
Earlier, on the intervening night of October 6, Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh went missing while an operational team on Kishtwar range confronted a severe snow storm and white out conditions in the mountains of South Kashmir, the Army had said on Thursday.
Intense search and rescue operations were launched, but were "hampered due to prevailing adverse weather conditions", the army said.
While the body of one soldier was found on Thursday, the other was recovered on Friday. Officials said it appears that both soldiers died due to hypothermia.