Army Personnel Tragedies: JCO and Agniveer Die in Separate Incidents in Poonch
Two Army personnel, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and an Agniveer, tragically lost their lives in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, as confirmed by officials on Saturday.
Army officials reported that Subedar (Operator) Sajeesh K, hailing from Kerala, died following a fatal fall during an operation on Friday evening. While leading a search party in the Seri Mastan area of Behramgalla, the JCO lost his balance on a steep slope and fell into a deep gorge. Despite immediate rescue efforts by troops, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
After the completion of legal and medical formalities, the soldier’s body was transported to his hometown. The White Knight Corps paid tribute to the fallen JCO, stating, "General Officer Commanding White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Subedar (Operator) Sajeesh K, who made the supreme sacrifice while on an area domination patrol on Nov 21. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief."
In a separate incident within the Mendhar sector, an Agniveer died on Saturday after being struck by a bullet from his own service rifle while on duty at a forward post. According to officials, the soldier died instantly. Authorities are currently investigating whether the incident was an accidental discharge or a case of suicide.
These incidents have cast a shadow over the region, where the Army remains on heightened operational alert.
