'Let's not forget those...': CJI Chandrachud condoles death of 4 soldiers in J-K
PTC News Desk: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed condolences for the deaths of four soldiers in an ambush attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector on Thursday last week.
"We should not forget the soldiers standing tall on the borders," the CJI said during the Supreme Court's Christmas programme.
"We recently lost four members of our armed forces. So, as we celebrate Christmas, let us not forget those on the border who are spending these cold mornings protecting us and our nation," Justice Chandrachud added.
Later that day, Army Chief General Manoj Pande is scheduled to visit the Rajouri sector to review ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
On Thursday last week, heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles near Thanandi in the Rajouri sector, killing four soldiers and injuring three others.
At a wreath-laying ceremony in Rajouri on Sunday, the four fallen soldiers, Naik Birender Singh, Rifleman Gautam Kumar, Naik Karan Kumar, and Rifleman Chandan Kumar, were given a tearful farewell.
The Indian Army said on Saturday that it was investigating the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, where terrorists ambushed the forces.
Indian Army said: "Search operations by the security forces are continuing in the area of operations after the incident of December 21. Reports have been received regarding three civilian deaths in the area. The matter is under investigation."
"The Indian Army stands committed to extending full support and cooperation in the conduct of investigations."
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