Overview

• The Army identified the fallen as Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh of 5 Para (Special Forces).
• One body was found on October 9 with the service rifle and rucksack in the Gadole forests of Kokernag, and the second was recovered on October 10 after a four-day search.
• Chinar Corps reported the team lost contact after a severe blizzard and whiteout on the Kishtwar range during the night of October 6–7.
• Police and Army assessments indicate hypothermia, a snowstorm or an avalanche as likely causes, with a terror angle ruled out based on recovered equipment.
• J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid wreaths in Srinagar as the Army pledged honours and support to the families following the conclusion of recovery efforts.