J-K: 3 Army personnel killed after their vehicle falls into deep gorge
Jammu and Kashmir, January 11: In the major update, three Indian Army personnel were killed in an accident while conducting a regular operational task in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara.
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The incident took place as army vehicle skids off snowy track and fell into a deep gorge after skidding off the snow-laden track.
Taking to Twitter handle, Chinar corps of the Army stated that, "Incident #ChinarWarriors in #Machhal Sector. During a regular op task in forward area, a party of 01 JCO & 02 OR slipped into a deep gorge, when snow on the track gave way. Mortal remains of all the three #bravehearts have been retrieved. Further details follow. @NorthernComd_IA.”
Meanwhile, the mortal remains of the soldiers have been retrieved.
Investigation is underway.
Further details are awaited.
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- ANI
