10 soldiers killed, nine injured as army vehicle falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir

22 Jan 2026, 10:06 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir): Atleast ten Army personnel died and nine were injured after army vehicle falls into 200-foot-deep gorge in J&K’s Doda.

The accident took place at Khanni top along Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.

The incident was reported when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, officials said.

As per reports, the bullet-proof Army vehicle, carrying a total of 17 personnel, was heading towards a high altitude place when its driver lost control and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge.

A joint rescue operation by army and police was immediately launched, the officials said.

“Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families,” Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said in a post on X.

“In this moment of profound sorrow, the entire nation stands united with the bereaved families in solidarity and support. 10 injured soldiers have been airlifted to the hospital,” he added.