Several social media posts are circulating with the claim that 6–7 Indian Army Rashtriya Rifles soldiers were killed in an encounter in Doda district, Udhampur. The posts allege that Kashmiri militants carried out the attack, leading to heavy casualties. Given the seriousness of the claim, we verified it against official sources.
Multiple Pakistan-based accounts shared the claim, which can be viewed here and here.
Fact Check
Upon investigation, we found the claim to be misleading. According to the official account of the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, an intelligence-based operation was launched in the Kishtwar area, where troops established contact with terrorists around 8 pm on 19 Sept 2025.
An exchange of fire ensued, and the operation is still underway. During the operation, one Indian Army soldier, Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, made the supreme sacrifice. No other casualties have been reported.
Conclusion
The viral claim that 6–7 Rashtriya Rifles soldiers were killed in Udhampur is misleading. Official sources confirm that only one soldier, Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand, lost his life during operations, while no other casualties have been reported.
