Encounter in Anantnag: A Colonel, Major and DSP were martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Leaders of political parties have expressed grief over the martyrdom of officers. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that India stands united against terrorism.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote on social media platform Our deepest condolences to the families. India stands united against terrorism.”
Our brave army personnel and a DSP have made the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in the encounter in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
We are deeply saddened by his loss. Our deepest condolences to the families of our brave men.
India is united against terrorism.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) 13 September 2023
VK Singh said shocking
Union Minister and former Army Chief General VK Singh wrote on social media platform Paying tribute to Singh’s martyrdom, I pray to God to provide strength to his family in this difficult time.”
19 RR 12 Sikhli #Indian Army Colonel Manpreet Singh, awarded the Sena Medal, attained martyrdom while fighting terrorists in Anantnag, Kashmir. The country is shocked by this sad news. Paying tribute to the martyrdom of Martyr Colonel Manpreet Singh and praying to God to provide strength to his family in this difficult time… pic.twitter.com/hKfzLE0Cpq
– General Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) 13 September 2023
Expressing grief, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi wrote, “Saddened to know about the martyrdom of two army officers and a police officer in anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir. I pray for the eternal peace of the departed souls and express my condolences to their families.” Expressing my condolences. Om Shanti.”
Expressing grief, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti wrote, “My deepest condolences to the families of those martyred in the line of duty in Anantnag today. There is no place for such despicable acts of violence.”
My deepest condolences to the families of those martyred in the line of duty in Anantnag today. There is no room for such despicable acts of violence. https://t.co/W6wlyLIwn9
-Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) 13 September 2023
Azad told terrible news
Democratic Progressive Azad Party President Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed grief over the incident and prayed for the martyrs. He wrote on Twitter, “Today we have lost an Army Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak and DSP Humayun Bhat in an encounter while on duty in Kokernag. It is very difficult to accept this terrible news. My heart goes out to their families. I pray for the souls of those martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our better and safer tomorrow!”
While on duty in Kokernag, we have lost an Army Colonel today. Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak and DSP Humayun Bhat in an encounter. It is very difficult to accept this terrible news. My heart goes out to their families who may find it difficult to muster the courage and…
– Ghulam Nabi Azad (@ghulamnazad) 13 September 2023
Two military and one police officer were martyred
PTI quoted officials as saying that three officers, including an army colonel, were martyred in the encounter in Kokarnag, Anantnag. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat were seriously injured in the firing and later died. He said that Bhat died due to excessive bleeding.
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Colonel, Major and DSP martyred in encounter with terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
