Jammu and Kashmir: Four soldiers died and one was injured as the vehicle of the Indian Army fell into a deep gorge in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir today (January 4). The injured soldiers were shifted to Srinagar for advanced medical treatment.
Initial reports suggested that two soldiers died while three were injured however, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army continued to provide updated information as injured soldiers were being treated in the hospital. Chinar Corps said, "One more braveheart succumbed to the injuries sustained during the unfortunate accident: Chinar Corps, Indian Army As of now, a total of 4 soldiers have lost their lives in the accident."
Soon after the accident, injured soldiers were rushed to the hospital. Following this, Masrat Iqbal Wani, the Medical Superintendent said, "The three people have been referred to Srinagar for the medical treatment. We immediately sent our ambulance upon receiving the information of the accident."The injured personnel were immediately taken to a local hospital and were later referred to a medical facility in Srinagar for advanced medical treatment.