Jammu and Kashmir: Five soldiers dead as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch
PTC Web Desk: Five soldiers lost their lives, and several others were injured when an Army truck veered off the road and plunged into a 300-foot gorge in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials confirmed. The incident occurred in the Gharoa area while the Army vehicle was en route to Banoi in the district.
The 16 Corps of the Indian Army expressed their condolences on social media, stating, "All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the #Poonch sector."
Rescue operations are ongoing, with the injured personnel receiving medical attention. Quick action teams from the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police are currently at the site, assisting with the efforts.
- With inputs from agencies
