Jammu, Jan 22 (UNI) At least ten Indian Army soldiers were killed and as many injured on Thursday when an Army vehicle ferrying them, met with an accident and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials here said that the Army’s Casper vehicle fell into a gorge due to slippery road conditions near the Khannitop on the Bhaderwah-Chamba road when a team was heading for an operation.
“The vehicle fell down into a gorge around 300 feet deep resulting in the death of ten soldiers and injuries to as many,” they said.
They stated that the police, army, along with locals, immediately launched the rescue operation and shifted the injured to the Sub District Hospital Bhaderwah”
“The injured jawans were later airlifted to the command hospital in Udhampur,” they added.
Meanwhile, Jammu-based White Knight Corps posted on X, “in an unfortunate incident, an Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation, slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather, in the general area of Doda.”
“There are multiple casualties, including fatal. The injured have been evacuated for further treatment,” it further posted.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, wrote on X '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. Ten injured soldiers have been airlifted to the hospital. Directed the senior officials to ensure best possible treatment. Praying for their speedy recovery,” he further posted.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh expressed on X, “Spoke to DC Doda, Harvinder Singh. Deeply shocked to learn about the tragic accident of an Army vehicle on Bhaderwah-Chamba road, in which 10 Jawans lost their life and another 10 were seriously injured, who have been shifted to Command Hospital Udhampur.”
Also spoke to Major General (Dr) Sanjay Sharma, in charge of Command Hospital, who is providing me with regular updates. All possible medical aid being provided, he posted and added, “No words are enough to convey the deep sense of reverence for our brave Jawans. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families.”
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