Gurdaspur jawan dies in J-K

Srinagar, January 12

A 24-year-old soldier has died while carrying out an “operational task” in the forward area near the LoC in Baramulla, the Army said on Friday.

It said Gurpreet Singh, who died on Thursday, was from Gurdaspur and is survived by his mother.

“The Chinar Corps regrets the unfortunate demise of Gnr Gurpreet Singh while performing operational task in forward area in #Baramulla Sector,” the Army’s Chinar Corps said in a post on ‘X’.

“On behalf of #ChinarCorps Cdr, GOC 31 Sub Area, COS HQ Chinar Corps & all ranks laid wreath and paid homage to Gnr Gurpreet Singh of 18 RR Bn, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on January 11. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family,” the Army said.