A serving Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer was found dead in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon, with officials saying the exact cause of death is still under investigation.
Incident in Boniyar area
The deceased has been identified as Naib Subedar V Pratap Singh, a resident of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He was posted at Lachhipora, also referred to as Lachipora, in the Boniyar area of Baramulla district.
Reports said he was found in an unresponsive condition, or had reportedly fainted, at FSC Rampur in the Boniyar area of the Uri sector. He was shifted to Rampur, where he was declared dead.
Official response and inquiry
Senior officers reached the site soon after the incident. The body was taken for medico-legal formalities, including a post-mortem examination.
Official sources said proceedings under relevant sections have been initiated to ascertain the cause of death. Cognizance of the incident has been taken, and further investigation is underway.
The exact circumstances remain unclear pending the post-mortem findings and the related inquiry. Authorities have not immediately shared further details about the officer’s unit, age, or other service particulars.
Current status
The incident took place in the operational area of Boniyar/Uri in Baramulla district. Army authorities and concerned agencies are continuing the probe to determine the cause and sequence of events.
Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
Sources: Reports from GNS (Kashmir Life), JKNS (Gadyal News Kashmir), and contemporaneous local journalistic accounts citing official sources (October 28, 2026). All details are based on publicly reported information; the investigation is ongoing and the cause of death has not been formally confirmed.
