Tragic Army Accident in Jammu and Kashmir: One Soldier Killed, Six Injured

An unfortunate accident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district when an Army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge. One soldier, Sepoy Ramkishor, was killed, and six others were injured. The accident happened near the Sukrala Devi temple. Tributes were paid to the deceased by the Rising Star Corps.

In a tragic incident, an Army jawan was killed and six others were injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials reported Saturday.

The accident occurred on Friday near the Sukrala Devi temple on Machedi-Billawar road as the troops were patrolling the remote area, according to officials.

Local rescuers rushed to the scene, transporting the injured soldiers to a hospital where Sepoy Ramkishor was declared brought dead. The Rising Star Corps held a ceremony to pay their respects to the fallen soldier.

(With inputs from agencies.)