Army Vehicle accident in JK: On Tuesday, a tragic incident occurred in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, where at least five soldiers lost their lives in a vehicle accident. The army vehicle reportedly rolled down into a gorge, a type of accident that is unfortunately not uncommon in the region due to its rugged and mountainous terrain.
The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps immediately responded to the situation, confirming that rescue operations were underway and that medical care was being provided to the injured soldiers.
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In a social media post, the 16 Corps of the Indian Army expressed their sorrow, saying, “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, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care.”
Jammu and Kashmir | 5 soldiers lost their lives after an army vehicle met with an accident in the Poonch sector.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care: White Knight Corps pic.twitter.com/Ky4499XbVF
— ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2024
The accident in the Poonch sector is part of a pattern of similar incidents in Jammu and Kashmir’s challenging landscape. Just days earlier, on December 15, two soldiers were injured when their vehicle skidded off the road in the Zadikushi-Gurez area. Another fatal accident occurred in September when a vehicle carrying soldiers skidded off the road and rolled into a gorge on the Sukrala Mata Ashram road, resulting in one soldier’s death and six others being injured.
These incidents highlight the dangers soldiers face while performing their duties in the difficult and unpredictable terrain of the region. The army continues its efforts to ensure the safety of its personnel while honoring the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
