In a tragic incident near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, five soldiers lost their lives and five others sustained injuries when an Army vehicle met with an accident in the Balnoi area. The mishap occurred near Ghora Post when the vehicle, carrying personnel from the 11 Maratha Light Infantry, plunged into a deep gorge.
The accident happened around 5:40 PM when the Army vehicle was traveling from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC. A quick reaction team (QRT) of 11 Maratha Light Infantry and a police team from Mankote were rushed to the site for rescue operations.
The White Knight Corps (16 Corps) expressed condolences through a post on X, stating,&nbsp;"All ranks of White Knight Corps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the Poonch sector. Rescue operations are going on and the injured personnel are undergoing treatment."
A police officer monitoring the rescue operation mentioned that the vehicle fell into a deep gorge. The injured soldiers were immediately evacuated to a nearby camp for medical treatment. Out of the ten injured, five succumbed to their injuries despite efforts to save them.
The Indian Army and local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely while investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

Tragic accident near Poonch 5 others injured; injured treated at Military hospital

5 Soldiers Killed in Army Vehicle Accident Near LoC

Tragic accident near Poonch 5 others injured; injured treated at Military hospital

December 24, 2024 | 21:30 IST