10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Doda

At least ten soldiers were killed and nine others were injured as Indian Army vehicle fell into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Thursday. The incident was reported when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, officials said. The accident took place at Khanni top along Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.

Officials said the bullet-proof Army vehicle, carrying a total of 17 personnel, was heading towards a high altitude post when its driver lost control and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge.

A joint rescue operation by army and police was immediately launched and four of the soldiers



were found dead, the officials said.

They said nine other soldiers were rescued in an injured condition and three of them, who have suffered critical injuries, were airlifted to Udhampur military hospital for specialised treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is 'deeply anguished' by the incident, adding that he has directed officials to ensure that all possible support is being provided to those affected. "Deeply anguished by the mishap in Doda, in which we have lost our brave army personnel. Their service to the nation will be remembered forever. May the injured recover at the earliest," he posted on X.