Srinagar: Four soldiers were killed and two others sustained injuries in a road accident in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.
Officials said the accident occurred near SK Payeen area of the district when an army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge. A rescue operation was immediately launched following the incident.
An Army official confirmed that six injured soldiers were taken to District Hospital (DH) Bandipora for treatment. “Unfortunately, two soldiers were declared dead on arrival, while four others were referred to the 92 Base Army Hospital in Badami Bagh, Srinagar,” he said, adding, “Tragically, two of them succumbed to their injuries on the way, raising the death toll to four.”
The condition of the remaining injured soldiers is reported to be stable, he said. Further investigations into the cause of the accident are underway, he said.
The Army’s Chinar Corps said in a post on X said that while performing duty in Bandipora District, a vehicle of the Indian Army skidded and fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions.
“Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succour,” they said in a post on X. “Tragically three bravehearts lost their lives in the unfortunate accident. Indian Army extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” the Army said. Later in another post, army said: “One more braveheart succumbed to the injuries sustained during the unfortunate accident, while being evacuated.”
4 Soldiers Killed, 2 Injured In B’pora Road Accident
