Telangana Soldier Dies After Slipping During Patrol Near LoC in Uri Sector
Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar of Maratha Light Infantry dies on duty while patrolling in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2025-08-12 10:38 GMT
Srinagar: An army soldier died after slipping down a slope during a routine patrol near the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Sepoy B Anil of Maratha Light Infantry, while patrolling a border post, slipped and died on the spot on Monday, the officials said.
They said the body of the 31-year-old soldier from Telangana was taken to Uri sub district hospital for medico-legal formalities. "Chinar Corps deeply regrets the loss of precious life of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, while performing operational duty along the Line of Control in Baramulla district," Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on its X handle. "Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family," it added.