The Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, stated on Tuesday that the killing of five Army personnel in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district will not go unpunished, and India will overcome the malevolent forces behind it.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the soldiers, affirming the armed forces’ commitment to restoring peace in the region.
On Monday, five Army personnel were killed and five others injured when heavily-armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling party in the Badnota area of Kathua.
A large-scale search operation has been initiated to capture the terrorists responsible for the attack.
“I am deeply anguished at the loss of five of our brave Indian Army soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua (J&K),” the Defence Minister said on X.
“My deepest condolences to the bereaved families; the nation stands firmly with them during this difficult time. Counter-terrorist operations are underway, and our soldiers are determined to restore peace and order in the region,” he added.
“I pray for a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries in this heinous terror attack,” Singh continued.
Defence Secretary Aramane also conveyed his “profound grief on the loss of five Bravehearts” in the attack and extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
“Their selfless service to the nation will always be remembered. Their sacrifice will not go unavenged, and India will defeat the evil forces behind the attack,” he affirmed.
Aramane’s remarks were shared on ‘X’ by a spokesperson of the Defence Ministry.