10 soldiers died and seven others were injured after the Army vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda.
The Army vehicle was moving on the Bhaderwah Chamba Road in Doda when the accident took place. The injured soldiers were immediately rushed to the hospital.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep grief over the tragic accident involving an Army vehicle at Khannitop on the Bhaderwah–Chamba road.
He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, lauding the swift rescue and evacuation efforts.
Responding to the accident, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took to X and wrote, “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," he added.
Expressing grief, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also took to X and wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear the tragic news from Doda, where an Army vehicle met with an accident, claiming the lives of 10 brave soldiers and leaving several others injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured."