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Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir; 10 soldiers martyred, 11 injured
J&K's Doda: Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir): A tragic accident occurred today (January 22, 2026) afternoon near Khani Top on the Bhaderwah-Chamba road in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. A bulletproof Casper vehicle of the Indian Army lost control due to bad weather and the treacherous road conditions in the remote area and plunged into a gorge approximately 200 feet deep. In this accident, 10 soldiers were martyred, and 11 were injured.
The vehicle was en route to a high-altitude post and had a total of 21 soldiers on board. Immediately after the accident, rescue and relief operations were launched. Teams from the army and local administration reached the spot, and the injured were provided with immediate medical assistance. The injured soldiers have been airlifted to a hospital in Udhampur. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, with preliminary assessments suggesting that road conditions and weather played a significant role.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his grief over the incident. He said on social media, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of 10 brave soldiers in the accident in Doda. My condolences to their families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers and have directed officials to ensure they receive the best possible medical care."
Doda district is a security-sensitive area where army patrols are constantly conducted due to terrorist activities. This accident adds another dimension to the challenges faced by the army. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
J&K's Doda: Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir): A tragic accident occurred today (January 22, 2026) afternoon near Khani Top on the Bhaderwah-Chamba road in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. A bulletproof Casper vehicle of the Indian Army lost control due to bad weather and the treacherous road conditions in the remote area and plunged into a gorge approximately 200 feet deep. In this accident, 10 soldiers were martyred, and 11 were injured.
The vehicle was en route to a high-altitude post and had a total of 21 soldiers on board. Immediately after the accident, rescue and relief operations were launched. Teams from the army and local administration reached the spot, and the injured were provided with immediate medical assistance. The injured soldiers have been airlifted to a hospital in Udhampur. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, with preliminary assessments suggesting that road conditions and weather played a significant role.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his grief over the incident. He said on social media, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of 10 brave soldiers in the accident in Doda. My condolences to their families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers and have directed officials to ensure they receive the best possible medical care."
Doda district is a security-sensitive area where army patrols are constantly conducted due to terrorist activities. This accident adds another dimension to the challenges faced by the army. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The vehicle was en route to a high-altitude post and had a total of 21 soldiers on board. Immediately after the accident, rescue and relief operations were launched. Teams from the army and local administration reached the spot, and the injured were provided with immediate medical assistance. The injured soldiers have been airlifted to a hospital in Udhampur. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, with preliminary assessments suggesting that road conditions and weather played a significant role.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his grief over the incident. He said on social media, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of 10 brave soldiers in the accident in Doda. My condolences to their families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers and have directed officials to ensure they receive the best possible medical care."
Doda district is a security-sensitive area where army patrols are constantly conducted due to terrorist activities. This accident adds another dimension to the challenges faced by the army. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
