Indian Army Major dies after falling off cliff during operation in Jammu and Kashmir

Major Raghunath Ahlawat was leading his team for a counter-infiltration operation based on reliable intelligence input in Uri sector
An Army Major died after he slipped and fell off a steep cliff during a counter-infiltration operation near the Line of Control in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on FridayMajor Raghunath Ahlawat, 34, hailing from Delhi, was leading his team for a counter-infiltration operation based on a reliable intelligence input in Uri sector on Thursday.

While carrying out reconnaissance on a route through a steep cliff, he unfortunately slipped due to bad weather and fell in a 60-metre-deep ravine.

"He succumbed to his injuries while being evacuated to the nearest Army hospital," an official said.