INDIA – At least 10 Indian army personnel were on Thursday killed and at least 10 others injured after their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Jammu & Kashmir‘s Doda district.
According to officials, the accident happened at Khanni Top along the Bhaderwah–Chamba road, when the military vehicle was carrying the troops to a higher ground.
J&K | An Army vehicle met with an accident in the Khani Top area of Bhaderwah, triggering immediate rescue and relief operations. The mishap resulted in injuries to Army personnel travelling in the vehicle.
Soon after the accident, Army and local administration teams rushed to…
The vehicle lost control, skidded off the road and fell into an almost 200-feet gorge.
Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the scene to retrieve the bodies and evacuate the injured.
In a statement after the accident, the local Jammu & Kashmir governor Manoj Sinha issued a statement, consoling the families of the affected.
“Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families. In this moment of profound sorrow, the entire nation stands united with the bereaved families in solidarity and support,” Sinha said.
The Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the accident, adding that the injured soldiers were getting medical care.
Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
The injured soldiers are receiving medical care and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible…
