Lede: Amjad Ali Khan, a Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan from Pathanateer village in Mendhar, was killed on December 15, 2025 during a joint SOG–police–CRPF–Army operation in the Shoan forest area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. A viral video of his one‑year‑old daughter calling out “Papa” as he was laid to rest has intensified public grief and debate over the sacrifices security forces and their families make.
- Fast Facts:
- Victim: Amjad Ali Khan, SOG jawan from Pathanateer village, Mendhar.
- Date of incident: December 15, 2025 — killed during an encounter in Shoan forest, Udhampur.
- Operation: Joint SOG, police, CRPF and Army action after intelligence on Pakistani terrorists in the area.
- Casualties: Reports say three terrorists were engaged; among three jawans, two were injured and Amjad Ali Khan was fatally shot.
- Funeral: Wreath‑laying at District Police Lines, Udhampur; J&K Police publicly honoured him as a “hero.”
The Legacy
Amjad Ali Khan is remembered for:
- Service with the Special Operations Group — frontline counter‑terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Ultimate sacrifice while protecting villages in the Udhampur district during a reported encounter with infiltrating terrorists.
- Being the sole breadwinner for his family in Pathanateer village, Mendhar — a reminder of the human cost borne by security forces and their loved ones.
What happened
According to local reports and on‑scene accounts, information surfaced that Pakistani terrorists had entered the Udhampur area. A joint operation located several small hideouts in the Shoan forest. During the ensuing encounter, heavy gunfire was exchanged; three jawans engaged the terrorists, two jawans were injured and Amjad Ali Khan was struck by a bullet and later succumbed to his wounds. Authorities say the operation remains ongoing and security has been tightened in the area.
Social proof — public reaction and tributes
The short clip of his one‑year‑old daughter calling him “Papa” as he was carried to his final rites has been widely shared across social platforms, prompting widespread condolences. Citizens, local leaders and security officials expressed grief and praised his bravery. In Udhampur, a wreath‑laying ceremony at the District Police Lines paid official tribute; J&K Police called him a “hero” and urged strengthened support for bereaved families.
Videos and posts across social media stressed the sacrifices made by jawans and their families — many commenters asked for greater protections for frontline personnel and for sustained help to the families left behind.
Watch the viral video here: Instagram reel.
Our thoughts are with Amjad Ali Khan’s family during this unimaginable loss. We join officials and citizens in calling for full support for his wife and child as the community mourns a young life cut short in service to the nation.
Image Referance: https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/jawan-amjad-ali-khans-daughter-cries-as-he-was-laid-to-rest-72673