Bhaderwah, Jan 22: Ten Army personnel were martyred and seven others injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, at Khanni top along Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.
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 and nine other soldiers were rescued.
LG J&K Manoj Sinha said "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."
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