Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand.

J&K News: Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand Attains Martyrdom After Getting Seriously Injured In An Encounter: An Army jawan, Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, succumbed to his injuries earlier today. The martyr was seriously injured in an encounter at Seoj Dhar on the Udhampur-Doda border late last night, according to a report by the Daily Excelsior.

According to the report, the martyr got injured when terrorists opened fire on a joint patrolling party of the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Kanji in Seoj Dhar forest, between the Dudu-Basantgarh area of Udhampur and Bhaderwah in Doda district.

The injured soldier was shifted to a hospital, where he reportedly succumbed to his injuries.

According to the report, the officials have mobilized reinforcements from both Doda and Udhampur. Drones and sniffer dogs were also deployed to speed up the search operation.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand.

“Salute to the indomitable courage of braveheart Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation during the anti-terror operation in Udhampur. The grateful nation will forever be indebted to his valour and unwavering commitment to duty,” Sinha is quoted as saying in the report.

White Knight Corps of the Indian Army laid a wreath in tribute to the brave heart today.  

“Honouring the valour of Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, the Chief of Staff, #WhiteKnightCorps laid a wreath in tribute to the braveheart who laid down his life in service of the Nation. His supreme sacrifice stands as a beacon of courage & duty, inspiring future generations,” White Knight Corps said in a post on X.

“GOC (General Officer Commanding) of White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Lance Dafadar Chand, who made the supreme sacrifice during an ongoing operation on the night of September 19 and 20,” the Army said in a post on X.