Three soldiers were killed and two others injured in a road accident in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.
An Army spokesperson said a vehicle on duty in Bandipora district skid and fell into a gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility, The Hindu reported.
“The injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succour. Tragically, three bravehearts lost their lives in the unfortunate accident,” the Army said.
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