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3w ago

Three Soldiers Die as Army Vehicle Plunges into Gorge on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

The fatal accident near Battery Chashma highlights the ongoing dangers of NH44's treacherous Ramsoo-Ramban stretch.

Just days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, a new tragedy has struck J&K
A joint rescue effort involving the Army, police, SDRF, and local volunteers was launched immediately. All three soldiers inside the vehicle were found dead at the scene. (File) (Pic used for representation)
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mangled remains of the truck in Ramban on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • An Army vehicle skidded off NH44 near Battery Chashma and fell into a 700-foot gorge, killing three soldiers instantly.
  • The deceased soldiers have been identified as Sepoys Amit Kumar, Sujeet Kumar, and Man Bahadur.
  • A joint rescue operation involving the Army, police, SDRF, and local volunteers was launched to recover the bodies.
  • Authorities have registered an FIR and initiated investigations into the cause of the crash, citing driver control loss as a contributing factor.
  • The incident underscores the strategic vulnerability of NH44, which has faced repeated closures and accidents due to landslides and poor road conditions.