Indian soldier killed in drone countermeasures

An Indian soldier was martyred in duty at an airbase in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. Even though a drone deployed by Pakistan was successfully shot down in mid-air by the Indian air defense system on Saturday, the soldier was severely hurt due to a piece of the drone that was shot down. He was subsequently shifted to the hospital where he succumbed, officials said.

This occurred a day before the recent ceasefire announced between Pakistan and India. Incidentally, in retaliation of the terrorist strike at Pahalgaon, on May 7 the Indian army attacked Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir targeting 9 terror camps using missiles. Tensions have prevailed at the border since then. With this backdrop, the attack on the Udhampur airbase by a Pakistani drone happened.

As per army reports, a few drone attacks by Pakistan were launched on the airbase at Udhampur on Saturday morning. The Indian army's aerial defense unit successfully destroyed those drones mid-air. But one of the shrapnel descended and struck on-duty soldier. He was hurried to the hospital in an injured state, but he could not be saved.

The martyred soldier's name is Surendra Singh Moga. He was a native of Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. His sacrifice will be remembered by the nation throughout eternity.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma conveyed profound sorrow by tweeting on X. He posted, "The martyrdom news of the Rajasthani son Shri Surendra Singh Moga ji in the nation's interest while on duty at Udhampur Air Base is deeply painful. His self-sacrifice has created an indelible debt on the nation. On behalf of the state and the nation, I offer deepest condolences to his family."

This Indian Army sacrifice demonstrates how valiantly and selflessly our guards are carrying out their duty at the border. The whole nation respects the sacrifice of martyred jawan Surendra Singh Moga.