On Tuesday, a major accident occurred in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, when an army truck fell into a 300 feet deep gorge. In this accident, 5 soldiers were martyred, while many other soldiers were injured. Issuing a statement, the White Knight Corps said that the rescue operation is going on rapidly and the injured soldiers are being treated.
accident details
- This accident happened in Gharoa area of Poonch district, when the army truck was going towards Banoi.
- It is being told that the truck fell into a 300-350 feet deep gorge.
- As soon as information about the accident was received, army and police teams reached the spot.
- The injured soldiers have been admitted to the hospital, and their condition is being monitored.
- The identity of the martyred soldiers is yet to be confirmed.
Condolence of the White Knight Corps
The White Knight Corps said in a statement:
“We express our deepest condolences on the tragic death of 5 brave soldiers in a vehicle accident while on operational duty in Poonch sector.”
Tribute to martyrs and political reaction
Many leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressed grief over the martyrdom of the martyrs.
Statement of Mallikarjun Kharge:
“Deeply saddened by the news of martyrdom of five brave army soldiers in Poonch. Deepest condolences to the families of our soldiers. We salute their sacrifice and selfless service. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers.”
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s statement:
“The news of the martyrdom of soldiers when their army vehicle fell into a ditch in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir is extremely sad. May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the family in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers.”
recent events
Earlier also a similar accident had happened in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Location: The army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a ditch on the snow-covered Jadikushi-Gurez road.
- Result: 2 soldiers were injured in this accident.
- The army and civil authorities immediately launched a rescue operation and took the injured to hospital.
