In a heartrending video that has gone viral, Major Sharma's mother can be seen crying and asking people where her son was.
Talking to the media, Ketan's uncle said, "We were first informed about Ketan being injured in an encounter, but later we were confirmed that he had attained martyrdom."
Security forces had received inputs about the presence of militants in the area, following which the gunfight broke out.
An Army Major was martyred in an encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir on Monday. Another officer and two troopers suffered injuries during the gunfight.
Gunshots were heard during the search operation in South Kashmir's Badoora, where two to three militants are still believed to be trapped.
Mobile internet services in Anantnag have been suspended as the encounter continues.
Three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the gunbattle. Internet services in the area have also been snapped.
Identification of killed militants being done, all are believed to be local, police sources told India TV. Search operation continues.
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