The Indian Army paid solemn tributes to Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who lost his life during a search operation in the dense forest area of Rajouri. The young officer reportedly fell into a gorge while carrying out his duties.
Wreath-Laying Ceremony
An official statement by the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps confirmed that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) and all ranks paid tribute to Lieutenant Goswami during a wreath-laying ceremony held with full military honours. The officer made the supreme sacrifice on June 6 while undertaking operational duties in an area characterized by rugged terrain, steep cliffs and adverse weather conditions.
The statement read that a wreath was laid in honour of the brave officer whose unwavering commitment to duty, exemplary courage and selfless devotion to the nation embody the finest traditions of the Indian Army. His life was a testament to selfless service, unwavering commitment and supreme devotion to duty. His sacrifice shall remain a beacon of inspiration for all ranks. The White Knight Corps extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for strength to endure this irreparable loss and for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Lieutenant Governor Pays Homage
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also laid a wreath and paid homage to Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who was part of the anti-terror operation. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: 'Laid a wreath and paid homage to our Army braveheart Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami. The nation will forever remain indebted to his supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. We stand firmly with the family of the martyr in this difficult hour.'
Operation Sheruwali Continues
A search operation codenamed 'Sheruwali' was launched after a gunfight took place between terrorists and security forces on May 23 in the forest area of Gambhir Mughlan. The operation was initiated following intelligence inputs about the movement of two to three armed terrorists. Heavy deployment of Army, police and CRPF has been made in the area, and searches are being conducted day and night to track and eliminate the terrorists, who are believed to be Pakistani nationals. The terrorists are thought to be hiding in the deep forest area, which has been encircled by security forces. The operation has been ongoing for the past 16 days, during which a terrorist hideout was also busted.
