Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- A soldier was killed in an exchange of fire as the army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The army identified the soldier as Havildar Ankit Kumar.

In a statement on X, the Chinar Corps said, "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family."

As per people privy to the matter, Kumar was killed during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday when the army patro...