Rajnath condemns Killing of 5 security personals in Handwara

SRINAGAR  MAY 03(PTK) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday offered condolences on the passing away of five security personnel, including a highly-decorated colonel of the Indian Army, in an encounter between security forces and militants in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

“I offer my tributes to the soldiers and security personnel who fell in action,” Singh tweeted.

“The loss of our soldiers and security personnel in Handwara (J&K) is deeply disturbing and painful. They showed exemplary courage in their fight against the militants and made supreme sacrifice while serving the country. We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice,” his tweet read.(PTK)