In Jammu and Kashmir, ten army personnel were killed in Doda district after their vehicle plunged into a gorge after skidding off the road on Thursday. 11 others were also injured in the incident. The bullet-proof vehicle was carrying 17 personnel, at Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road, moving towards a high altitude when its driver lost control and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge. A joint rescue operation by the Army and police was immediately launched.
#WATCH | Doda, J&K | Rescue efforts underway after an army vehicle meets with an accident at Khani Top area of Bhaderwah, resulting in injuries to Army personnel.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2026
The injured personnel were provided first aid at the site and were later airlifted to Udhampur for specialised… https://t.co/9xdUAss5st pic.twitter.com/ALWHb3Ar2j
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha confirmed the death of 10 jawans and extended condolences to the families of the jawans who lost life in the incident. “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,” Sinha said on X.
Newsinc24 Team
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