VoL Desk, July 8, 2024 – A potentially catastrophic incident was averted today in Khurbathang when a bomb was discovered in an apricot orchard located in a densely populated area.
The alarming find was immediately reported to local Indian Army authorities. Demonstrating remarkable efficiency and coordination, the Engineers of Forever in Operations Division, alongside the local police in-charge, responded promptly to the scene.
In a meticulously executed operation, the bomb was safely d...
VoL Desk, September 21: The Sappers of the Forever In Operations Division, in collaboration with the Kargil Police, local administration, and villagers, took prompt action today to safely dispose of an unexploded shell found in Sharchay Batalik village.
This decisive action mitigated the threat, ensuring the safety of the local residents. The Kargil Police announced this successful operation on Twitter, emphasizing their commitment to public safety.
Over the course of this year, unexp...
Kargil, August 18: District Administration and Kargil Police has expressed heartfelt condolence & sympathy with the families of the deceased who lost their lives today in blast at scrap shop in Drass.
DC Kargil, SSP Kargil visited District Hospital Kargil Kurbathang to inquire about the condition of injured ones. DC instructed CMO Kargil to provide the best possible healthcare facilities to the injured ones. Further interim relief under Redcross funds is being provided to families of dec...
VoL Desk, July 18: In a devastating event at Akchamal village, Kargil district, a young porter named Mehmood Ali (32), son of Haji Ahmad, lost his life when a live bomb exploded while he was carrying goods for army post. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 7 pm at Changi mountain in Sout, while he was en route to deliver the army supplies to nearby army posts with his co-workers.
Mehmood Ali had been diligently serving as a porter for the army, assisting in transporting goods...
Vol Desk, April 27: The Indian Army recently carried out an extensive area sanitization and unexploded ordnance (UXO) destruction operation in Kurbathang near the Astroturf Football Ground. The mission was led by officers from the 19 Engineering Regiment under the 8 Mountain Division’s command.
Under the personal supervision of the Commanding Officer of the 19 Engr Regt, 8 Mtn Div, a bomb disposal team safely disposed of approximately 17 bombs. The operation was closely monitored by the a...
