10 Army personnel killed, 10 injured as vehicle plunges into 200-feet gorge in J&K’s Doda district

10 Army personnel killed, nine injured as vehicle plunges into 200-feet gorge in J&K’s Doda district (Image: X)

10 army personnel were killed, and seven were injured after their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

The vehicle, carrying 20 personnel, skidded off the road at the Khanni Top area of Bhaderwah, where the driver lost control, and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge.

The injured personnel were provided first aid at the site and were later airlifted to Udhampur for specialised medical treatment, reported ANI.

Rescue operations are underway.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the accident and extended condolences to their families. In a post on X, the lieutenant governor said he was deeply saddened by the loss of the lives of the soldiers in the “unfortunate road accident” and paid tribute to their service and sacrifice.

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.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 22, 2026

“We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families,” Sinha said.