MEANWHILE... In the first two months of 2017

26 soldiers died in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir 22 ultras killed, highest since 2010. 20 Army personnel including an officer lost their lives in avalanches in the valley. soldiers were killed Among the security during counterinsurgency force personnel killed operations was an officer of the that led to the killing of rank of Major who laid 22 militants as well. down his life on Feb. 14.