Northern Command pays tribute to soldier killed in Ganderbal

Jammu and Kashmir: Army honours Lance Dafadar Bharvad Mehulbhai Mepabhai for supreme sacrifice

Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Northern Command, on Saturday paid homage to Lance Dafadar Bharvad Mehulbhai Mepabhai, who lost his life in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district while on operational duty.

In a post on X, Northern Command said: “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, ArmyCdrNC and all ranks of Northern Command pay homage to the braveheart Lance Dafadar Bharvad Mehulbhai Mepabhai, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Northern Command stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”

Earlier, Chinar Corps also honoured the soldier’s sacrifice. Their X post read: “Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Lance Dafadar Bharvad Mehulbhai Mepabhai, while on operational duty in Ganderbal district. His courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Chinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the Braveheart. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and are committed to their well-being.”

On September 19, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, along with all ranks of the Indian Army, saluted the fallen soldier. The Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information stated: “General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and All Ranks of the Indian Army salute the supreme sacrifice of the Braveheart Lance Dafadar Bharvad Mehulbhai Mepabhai, who laid down his life in the line of duty in Ganderbal district. Indian Army offers deepest condolences and stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”

Manipur: Assam Rifles mourn two soldiers killed in terrorist attack

Meanwhile in Manipur, the Assam Rifles paid tribute to two of its personnel who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Bishnupur district. The casualties included a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), while five other personnel sustained injuries.

According to an official statement, unidentified terrorists ambushed a vehicle-based column of the 33 Assam Rifles unit around 5:50 pm on September 19 in an AFSPA-denotified area.

Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of Assam Rifles, expressed condolences in an X post: “Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera & All Ranks of Assam Rifles pay solemn tribute to Nb Sub Shyam Gurung & Rfn Ranjit Singh Kashyap who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Manipur today and offer deep condolences to the families of our Brave Soldiers.”

These tributes underscore the courage and commitment of Indian armed forces personnel who continue to face operational risks to maintain national security.