Body of the 31-year-old soldier from Telangana was taken to Uri sub district hospital for medico-legal formalities

Army soldier dies after slipping down slope in J-

Army personnel patrol along the Line of Control (LoC) amid heightened security ahead of Independence day at Uri sector in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. PTI Photo

An army soldier died after slipping down a slope during a routine patrol near the Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.

Sepoy B Anil of Maratha Light Infantry, while patrolling a border post, slipped and died on the spot on Monday, the officials said.

They said the body of the 31-year-old soldier from Telangana was taken to Uri sub district hospital for medico-legal formalities.

“Chinar Corps deeply regrets the loss of precious life of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, while performing operational duty along the Line of Control in Baramulla district,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on its X handle.

“Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family,” it added.