Indian Army - Army jawans killed in suspected fire incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch
According to initial reports, the blast was caused by a lightning strike
Stay updated with breaking news from Five Army. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
According to initial reports, the blast was caused by a lightning strike
The army released a statement on the incident, saying the vehicle was fired upon by terrorists after which it erupted in flames, possibly due to the lobbing of grenades by the terrorists.
One soldier has been seriously injured and evacuated to an Army hospital
Another soldier was seriously injured in the incident and was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, they said.
Five Army soldiers were killed Thursday after their vehicle caught fire while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in Poonch district