Military car falls into gorge in Poonch, 5 troopers killed

The incident happened within the night as a convoy of six automobiles was en path to a ahead submit. One of many automobiles, a 2.5-ton truck, left the highway and fell right into a nallah.

The spokesperson clarified that the operational observe, the place the mishap occurred, is positioned on the house aspect of the LoC fence. “Floor sources have dominated out any terrorist involvement. The positioning of the accident is roughly 130 metres from a ahead submit, with a backup car stationed simply 40 metres away,” the assertion added.

This incident follows an identical accident on 4 November in Rajouri’s Kalakote space, the place a soldier misplaced his life, and one other sustained accidents when their car fell right into a gorge.

Rescue efforts are underway, and the injured personnel are being offered medical care. The precise explanation for the accident stays beneath investigation.