The body of one paratrooper, along with his weapon and rucksack, has been retrieved from the dense forest area of Gadol. Searches for the second missing soldier are still underway. On the night of October 6–7, 2025, two soldiers from the elite 5 Para (Special Forces) unit went missing during an operation in the Ahlan Gadol forest area of Kokernag in Anantnag district.

After contact was lost with the two paratroopers, the Indian Army immediately launched an intense search and rescue operation, which was hampered by adverse weather conditions. The multi-faceted effort involved joint teams of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, supported by helicopters, drones, and canine units.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the body of one of the missing paratroopers was recovered. It was found with his

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