Srinagar: Five jawans were killed aftrer an Army truck fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Army said on Tuesday.
According to Dynamite News correspondent, the vehicle fell into the gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar region of Poonch district.
The identity of the jawans was not immediately know.
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"Rescue operations are are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care, India Army said in a statement.
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.
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— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) December 24, 2024
After receiving the information, the Army officials reached the spot and started the resuce operation. Further details are awaited.
