Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J-K’s Doda, four personnel killed

Story by  PTI | Posted by  Vidushi Gaur | Date 22-01-2026
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Doda

Four Army personnel were killed and nine injured after their vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah-Chamba road and plunged into a 200-foot gorge in Doda district on Thursday.

The bullet-proof Army vehicle, carrying 17 personnel, was en route to a high-altitude post when the driver lost control, officials said.

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A joint rescue operation by the Army and police recovered the four deceased soldiers, while nine others were rescued with injuries. Three critically injured personnel were airlifted to Udhampur military hospital for specialised treatment.