Army officers on Tuesday paid their final respects to Havildar Gajendra Singh, a Special Forces soldier who was killed on Monday during a counter-terrorism operation in the Singhpora area of Chatroo, Kishtwar district. Havildar Singh lost his life "while gallantly executing a counter-terror operation" as part of Operation Trashi-I on the night of January 18–19.

In a post on X, the White Knight Corps stated, "The #GOC, White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Special Forces, who made the supreme sacrifice while gallantly executing a Counter Terrorism operation in the Singpura area during Operation TRASHI-I. We honor his courage, valor, and selfless devotion to duty, and stand firmly with his family in this hour of grief."

The Corps also provided details of the operation, saying contact was made on Sunday with terrorists in the Son Nar area, northeast of Chhatru, during a planned search as part of joint operations with Jammu and Kashmir Police. The troops responded with professionalism and determination under difficult terrain and weather conditions. Additional forces were deployed to reinforce the cordon, in close coordination with civil administration and other security agencies.

Operations under Operation Trashi-I continue in the Son Nar area. The cordon has been tightened, and search operations expanded. Troops of the White Knight Corps, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF, remain deployed to dominate the area. At least eight security personnel were injured during an encounter on Monday, which followed the launch of the operation on Sunday targeting terrorists in the Chatroo region. Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed that the operation is ongoing, with security forces maintaining heightened deployment.