5 Soldiers Dead After Army Vehicle Plunges into 350-foot Gorge in J&K’s Poonch

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Army vehicle plunges into 350-foot gorge in J&K’s Poonch.
2. The accident resulted in the death of 5 soldiers and injured many others.
3. The vehicle belonged to the 11 Madras Light Infantry and was en route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post.
4. Injured personnel received immediate medical assistance.
5. White Knight Corps extended condolences for the loss of brave soldiers.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

5 Soldiers Dead After Army Vehicle Plunges into 350-foot Gorge in J&K’s Poonch

Five soldiers died and many others sustained injuries after an Army vehicle veered off course and plunged into a gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.

Details of the Incident

The accident took place when the vehicle, belonging to the 11 Madras Light Infantry (11 MLI), was en route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post. According to reports, the vehicle plunged approximately 350 feet into a steep gorge near its destination.

Rescue Operations

Upon receiving the information, the Quick Reaction Team of 11 MLI rushed to the site to conduct rescue operations. The injured personnel were provided immediate medical assistance, and efforts are underway to evacuate them for advanced treatment. White Knight Corps said in a post on X, “All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps 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 ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care.”

Similar Accident Last Month

In a similar accident last month, an Army personnel died and another got injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

Incident in November

Even on November 2, three people, including a woman and her 10-month-old son, died and three others were critically injured after their car skidded off a hilly road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.

Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Army vehicle plunged into 350-foot gorge in J&K’s Poonch.
2. The accident resulted in the death of 5 soldiers and injured many others.
3. Quick Reaction Team of 11 MLI conducted rescue operations.
4. Injured personnel received immediate medical assistance.
5. White Knight Corps extended condolences for the loss of brave soldiers.

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