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Army Pays Tribute to Sepoy Akshit Sharma, Foils Infiltration Bid in J&K

The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army paid solemn tribute to Sepoy Akshit Sharma, who lost his life during a river crossing training exercise in the Sundarbani area. Extensive search operations by the Army and civil agencies were launched after he went missing, but he could not be saved. In a separate incident on the same day, alert troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in the Nowshera sector, eliminating one Pakistan-sponsored terrorist. Troops have been reoriented to search for a second terrorist and maintain relentless domination of the area.

Key Points: Indian Army Tribute to Sepoy Akshit Sharma, Foils LoC Infiltration

  • Tribute paid to Sepoy Akshit Sharma
  • Training exercise fatality in Sundarbani
  • Infiltration bid foiled in Nowshera sector
  • One terrorist eliminated
  • Search for second terrorist continues
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Indian Army pays tribute to Akshit Sharma, who lost his life during training exercise

Indian Army pays homage to Sepoy Akshit Sharma, who died in training. In a separate operation, troops foil infiltration bid and eliminate a terrorist in Nowshera.

"GOC, White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn homage to Sepoy Akshit Sharma who made the Supreme Sacrifice - White Knight Corps"

Rajouri, March 10

The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army paid tribute to Sepoy Akshit Sharma, who tragically lost his life on Tuesday, during a training exercise.

In a post on X, White Knight Corps shared, "GOC, White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn homage to Sepoy Akshit Sharma who made the Supreme Sacrifice on 10 Mar 2026 during a training exercise."

The Army expressed condolences to the family, saying they stand in solidarity and pray for strength for his loved ones.

"In this hour of profound grief, the White Knight Corps stands in solidarity with the bereaved family and prays for strength and courage to the loved ones of the Braveheart," the post read.

The day before, the White Knight Corps had reported that Sepoy Sharma went missing around 12 pm during a River Crossing Training exercise in the Sundarbani area.

Extensive search operations involving both the Indian Army and civil agencies were immediately launched to locate him.

The Army has confirmed that despite these efforts, Sepoy Sharma could not be saved and succumbed during the exercise.

Meanwhile, today, an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir was foiled by alert troops, with one Pakistan-sponsored terrorist eliminated during the operation, the Indian Army's White Knight Corps said on Tuesday.

The White Knight Corps said the movement of two terrorists was detected in the general area of Jhangar in Nowshera along the LoC at around 3 pm today after intelligence agencies shared credible inputs.

Acting swiftly on the information, troops launched a calibrated response to stop the infiltration attempt.

In a post on X, White Knight Corps wrote, "Acting on credible intelligence inputs by Intelligence Agencies, movement of two terrorists was detected in the general area of Jhangar. Nowshera along the Line of Control at around 3 pm on 10 Mar 2026. Responding with swift and calibrated combat action, alert troops of White Knight Corps engaged swiftly, successfully foiling the infiltration attempt. In the ensuing engagement, one Pakistan Sponsored Terrorist was eliminated, effectively denying any breach of the LoC."

"Own troops have been reoriented to search for a second terrorist and to ensure relentless domination of the area, supported by integrated ground and aerial surveillance. A robust operational posture and heightened alert continue across the sector," the post read.

- ANI

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Sarah B
So tragic. He was so young, training to serve his country. My thoughts are with his parents and loved ones. The simultaneous news of the foiled infiltration shows the constant, dual reality for our forces - preparing for threats and sometimes paying the ultimate price in that preparation.
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Vikram M
Salute to the brave soldier. Om Shanti. The Army's swift action in Nowshera sector is commendable. It's a stark day - we lose a son in training, but also prevent terrorists from entering. Shows the relentless pressure on our troops. We must support them better.
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Aditi M
While we rightly honor his sacrifice, a respectful question: Are our training safety protocols for exercises like river crossing being reviewed and updated regularly? Every life is precious. Preventing such accidents would be the greatest tribute to Sepoy Sharma.
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Karthik V
The nation will never forget your service, Sepoy Sharma. 🕊️ And kudos to the White Knight Corps for the successful operation. "Pakistan-sponsored" says it all. We need to keep our borders and our soldiers secure from all threats, foreign and domestic.
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Priyanka N
This is so sad. He was someone's son, maybe a brother. I hope the government provides his family with all possible support and a dignified compensation. They give up everything for us. The least we can do is ensure their families are cared for.

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