Operation Solki was a significant military operation conducted by the Indian Army in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation involved intense engagements with terrorists in challenging conditions, leading to the neutralization of several militants, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander named Quari.
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the Army Commander for the Northern Command, visited the Kalakote area in Rajouri to review the operational situation. He was briefed about the operation, which successfully neutralized two hardcore terrorists. The Army Commander praised and felicitated the gallant troops and an Army dog named ‘Domino’ for their success in this operation, conducted in difficult terrain and harsh weather.
A significant aspect of Operation Solki was the high cost in terms of human lives. In a solemn wreath-laying ceremony, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta paid homage to several fallen soldiers: Captains Shubham Gupta and MV Pranjal, Havildar Abdul Majid, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht, and Paratrooper Sachin Laur, who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation.
Quari, a Pakistani national, was a key figure in the operation. He had undergone training along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and had been active in the Rajouri-Poonch area for about a year. He was known for his expertise in IEDs, cave maneuvers, and sniper skills. His elimination was a significant blow to terrorist activities in the region.
The operation also involved the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Laukikhad and Akhnoor sectors. They seized a cache of arms and ammunition, including a pistol, magazines, live rounds, grenades, and a battery-operated IED, delivered via a quadcopter. This seizure was critical in thwarting potential terror strikes in the Rajouri and Poonch areas.
