WHITE KNIGHT CORPS
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar takes charge as general officer commanding of 1 Corps
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar assumed command of 1 Corps in Mathura on October 1. He brings extensive experience from various operational environments, particularly the Line of Control. Prior to this, he held crucial appointments, including additional director general of discipline and vigilance. Gen Kumar has been honored with the Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his dedicated service.
Lieutenant General Mohit Seth takes over as White Knight Corps Commander
Lieutenant General Mohit Seth has formally assumed command of the White Knight Corps stationed in Nagrota, succeeding Lieutenant General P K Mishra. He highlights the importance of operational preparedness and fostering a united team spirit. Prior to this, Lt Gen Seth was the Commandant of the Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan.
Two Pakistani infiltrators killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, OGW detained
Security forces in Udhampur successfully eliminated two Pakistani infiltrators in a tough operation complicated by heavy rainfall and difficult landscape. Authorities apprehended a local individual suspected of aiding the infiltrators. Weapons, including an assault rifle, were seized, while security teams continue their vigilance to ensure all potential threats are addressed.
Operation Sohan launched by Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police neutralise two terrorist in Udhampur, search ongoing
Two terrorists suspected to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed during Operation Sohan in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The joint operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF began after intelligence inputs indicated terrorist presence in the Brattal area. Security forces continue search and surveillance operations amid rain, difficult terrain and poor visibility.
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar
Security forces and terrorists exchanged gunfire on Wednesday in Kishtwar district. An intelligence-based operation led to contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. Troops of the White Knight Corps are engaged in the ongoing operation. The Jammu and Kashmir Police are coordinating with the security forces. The situation remains active as the operation continues.
Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar
Security forces and terrorists engaged in a fierce encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Friday night. Alert troops from the White Knight Corps initiated an intelligence-based operation, establishing contact with the terrorists around 8 pm. An exchange of fire ensued, and the operation is currently ongoing, according to Army officials.
J-K: Gunfight breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kishtwar's Dul area
In Kishtwar's Dul area, security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists. The operation is currently underway. This follows the death of two soldiers in Kulgam district. Tributes were paid to Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh. One terrorist was neutralised in the Kulgam operation.
Jammu & Kashmir: Soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar
A soldier was killed in a fierce encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district during a cordon and search operation. Security forces launched the operation in the Shingpora area of Chhatru following a tip-off about terrorist presence. Additional troops have been deployed, and the operation is ongoing to neutralize the remaining terrorists.
Two more Pakistani terrorists killed in J-K's Operation Chhatru, security forces seize war like stores: Army
Indian Army's White Knight Corps neutralized two more suspected Pakistani terrorists in Kishtwar's 'Operation Chhatru,' bringing the total to three. Despite harsh weather, the operation, now in its fourth day, continues to eliminate remaining terrorists. Security forces recovered a cache of weapons, including an AK and an M4 rifle. Northern Army Commander Lt.
Indian Army stands by its commitment to free J-K of terrorism: Northern Army Commander
Northern Army Commander Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar praised troops for swiftly neutralizing a terrorist in Kishtwar, reaffirming the army's dedication to a terror-free Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter occurred during a joint search operation by the army and police in the Chatru forest area. Security forces are also conducting search operations in Udhampur district to locate other terrorists.
Meet Indian Army's White Knight Corps which gunned down three terrorists
Security forces eliminated two terrorists hiding in a forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday morning. This brought the total militants killed in the 27-hour operation near the LoC to three. One militant was neutralized earlier on Monday. The operation involved special forces, NSG commandos, and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles.
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Kalaban area
An encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Kalaban area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The joint operation involved the Indian Army's Romeo Force, Poonch Police's Special Operation Group, and CRPF. The area has been cordoned off. This follows recent incidents, including the killing of two soldiers in Kishtwar and an anti-infiltration operation in Nowshera.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two soldiers killed, two injured in gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar
Two army soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The White Knight Corps confirmed the news and offered condolences to the families. Other soldiers were injured and are receiving treatment. Security has been heightened in the area following the encounter in Naidgham village.
J-K: Indian Army foils infiltration bid at IB sector in Jammu's Akhnoor
White Knight Corps destroyed an infiltration attempt at the International Border sector at Khour in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu district. Four Army personnel were killed while three others were injured in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri district on Thursday evening after two Army vehicles were ambushed by heavily armed terrorists.
Jammu and Kashmir: Rajouri operation continues for second day
Rajouri encounter extends to its second day, while four army personnel martyred. Special Forces deployed after terrorist movement intel. Intense operations in Kalakote Area, Gulabgarh Forest ongoing. Terrorists injured, surrounded; efforts to prevent civilian harm in progress, per Indian Army's White Knight Corps. Contact established on November 22, ongoing firefight. More updates are awaited amid anti-terror operations.
J-K: Four army personnel killed in encounter with terrorists in Rajouri
"16 Corps Commander and Rashtriya Rifles' Romeo Force commander are monitoring the operations closely," sources said. Based on specific intelligence Joint Operations launched in Kalakote Area Gulabgarh forest Rajouri, District. "The terrorists have been injured and surrounded and operations are in progress, " said Indian Army's White Knight Corps on the ongoing anti-terror operation in the Kalakote area of Rajouri, J&K.
White Knight Corps celebrates its 49th raising day
The White Knight Corps looks after the operational control of the area south of Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal and is a part of the Udhampur-based Northern Command.
Indian Army chief reviews security situation along LoC during visit to Jammu region
General Naravane interacted with troops deployed in the forward areas and appreciated the sustained efforts of all ranks of the White Knight Corps towards "maintaining the sanctity of the Line of Control (LoC)."
Lt Gen Harsha Gupta assumes command of White Night Corps
On assuming the command of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lt Gen Harsha Gupta exhorted all ranks to continue working with "the same zeal and enthusiasm," the spokesperson said.
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