Kishtwar, May 22 -- A "braveheart" of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice during an ongoing counter-terror operation in the Singhpora area of Chhatru in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, where a "fierce gunfight" is underway between security forces and terrorists, Army officials confirmed on Thursday.

In an official statement on X, White Knight Corps said, "During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our Brave hearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress."

The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed ...