New Delhi: In a tragic incident, an Indian Army vehicle carrying troops for an operational task skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the general area of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
The accident occurred while the vehicle was navigating treacherous terrain amid adverse weather conditions, officials said. Ten Army personnel lost their lives, while 10 others were injured in the mishap.
The injured soldiers were promptly evacuated from the site, with air evacuation carried out to shift them to hospitals for further treatment. Their condition is being closely monitored by medical teams.
Expressing deep anguish over the incident, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a post on X, said the nation stands firmly with the Armed Forces and the families of the brave soldiers in this difficult hour, and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Similarly, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in a post on X, confirmed the incident and said all possible assistance is being provided to the affected personnel and their families.
Further details are awaited as authorities continue to assess the circumstances leading to the accident.
