Handwara Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Soldiers, Security Personnel
Two senior army officers – a colonel and a major- were among five security personnel killed in action during an encounter in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A police officer and two army soldiers were also killed as the security personnel came under heavy fire during the encounter which began on Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the soldiers and security personnel killed in the encounter. “The loss of our soldiers and security personnel in Handwara(J&K) is deeply disturbing and painful. They showed exemplary courage in their fight against the terrorists and made supreme sacrifice while serving the country. We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice,” he tweeted. Two terrorists were killed during the joint operation by the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police.
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