Archive · 20 May 2025
Army Havildar Killed in J&K Terrorist Encounter
An Indian Army soldier named Santosh Kumar was killed in a fight with terrorists.
He was from a village in Bihar.
The fight happened in an area called Naushera, in a place called Jammu and Kashmir.
Some people thought he died in an accident, but his brother said he died fighting terrorists.
Santosh had been in the army for a long time and was going to focus on his family after retirement.
Now, his family is very sad because they lost their husband and father.
Army Havildar Santosh Kumar, from Bihar, was killed in a terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident occurred near the Naushera sector.
Kumar's brother confirmed the death was due to combat, not a vehicle accident as rumored.
Kumar had served in the Indian Army for nearly 24 years.
He is survived by his wife and children.
- Who
- Army Havildar Santosh Kumar
- What
- Martyred during an encounter with terrorists.
- When
- Late Monday night.
- Where
- Naushera sector, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- During a raid in the Naushera sector.
Family
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Emotional State
Family
The family is deeply saddened by the loss of their loved one.
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- Deceased
- Army Havildar Santosh Kumar
- Hometown
- Bhitha village, Naugachhia, Bihar
- Location of Incident
- Naushera sector, Jammu and Kashmir
- Cause of Death
- Encounter with terrorists
- Years of Service
- Since 2001
- Family
- Wife, three daughters, and one son