Indian Army Havildar Martyred in Kishtwar Encounter; Terrorist Hideout Destroyed

• An Indian Army Havildar, Gajendra Singh, was martyred during Operation TRASHI-I in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.
• The encounter between security forces and terrorists has been ongoing for over 24 hours in the upper forested area of Sonar, Kishtwar.
• Security forces successfully blew up a terrorist hideout during the operation.
• Havildar Singh displayed extraordinary courage and bravery, making the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
• Eight soldiers were initially injured in the encounter, with three airlifted to Udhampur; two to three terrorists are believed to be hiding.

Why It Matters: An Indian Army Havildar was martyred in Kishtwar during an ongoing encounter where a terrorist hideout was destroyed.