J&K: Army Subedar dies of cardiac arrest in Nowgam sector

Srinagar, Dec 23:  An Army Subedar died of a suspected cardiac arrest while on operational duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday.

Subedar Laike Ram, a resident of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, was posted in the Nowgam sector when he suffered a severe cardiac arrest during operational duty, they said.

The Army’s Srinagar based Chinar Corps expressed deep regret over the untimely demise of Subedar Laike Ram, who made the supreme sacrifice while on duty in Kupwara district

“Chinar Corps deeply regrets the untimely demise of our Braveheart, Subedar Laike Ram, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Kupwara district. Chinar Warriors honour his valour and stand united with the bereaved family,” Army said on X.

The Army, however, did not disclose the exact circumstances of his death. (UNI)