Jharkhand’s Karamjit Singh Bakshi martyred in IED blast near LOC, was to get married on April 5

Ranchi: A Captain of the Indian Army was among two soldiers killed on Tuesday in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast along the border fence on the India-Pakistan border in Akhnoor area of Jammu district.

The Northern Command of the Army identified the martyrs as Jharkhand’s Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh.

The White Knight Corps of the Army stated on X that the IED exploded in the Laleali area of the Akhnoor Sector during a routine fence patrol, resulting in the two fatalities. The troops are maintaining control over the area, and search operations are underway. “White Knight Corps salutes and pays tribute to the supreme sacrifice of two gallant soldiers,” the Army stated.

Captain Sardar Karamjit Singh Bakshi, also known as Puneet, was martyred in an IED blast near the Line of Control (LOC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The blast claimed the lives of two army personnel, including Captain Bakshi, while another soldier sustained injuries.

Captain Bakshi’s family resides near Jhoolu Park in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. His father, Ajinder Singh Bakshi, and mother, Neelu Bakshi, are devastated by the loss. The entire Hazaribagh community is mourning the martyrdom of this brave son.

Wedding Was Scheduled for April 5

Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi was the eldest son in his family and was preparing for his wedding, which was scheduled for April 5. His family runs Quality Restaurant in Hazaribagh. He was stationed at the LOC in the Akhnoor sector.

Had Left for Duty 10 Days Ago

Captain Bakshi had recently returned to Hazaribagh to oversee wedding preparations. He left for duty just 10 days before the tragic incident. His untimely martyrdom has plunged his family and the entire town into grief.