Deeply saddened over loss of brave hearts in Doda, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Srinagar, July 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday expressed sadness over the loss of army and police personnel in the ongoing encounter in Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir. He expressed that soldiers are committed to eliminate the scourge of terrorism and restore peace in the region.

Singh also expressed sympathy with the bereaved families who lost their dear ones in the gunfight.

Taking to micro-blogging site X, Singh said: “Deeply saddened by the loss of our brave and courageous Indian Army Soldiers in a counter terrorist operation in Urrar Baggi, Doda (J&K). My heart goes out to the bereaved families. The Nation stands firmly with the families of our soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.”

He added, “The Counter Terrorist operations are underway, and our soldiers remain committed to eliminate the scourge of terrorism and restore peace and order in the region”.