Jammu and Kashmir Doda: At least ten soldiers died, and nine others got hurt when an Indian Army vehicle fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Thursday, January 22.
The incident happened at Khanni Top, along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.
According to officials, the army vehicle was bulletproof and carried 17 personnel. They were on their way to a high-altitude post when the driver lost control, and the vehicle plunged about 200 feet down.
Army and police teams rushed in for a joint rescue operation.
They found ten soldiers dead at the scene. Nine others were pulled out injured. Three of them were in critical condition, so they were airlifted to the military hospital in Udhampur for specialised care.
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India took to X writing, “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.The injured soldiers are receiving medical care and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible treatment. The nation stands with our Armed Forces and their families in this difficult hour.”
Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
The injured soldiers are receiving medical care and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 22, 2026
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