Agniveer jawan injured in accidental firing in J-K’s Poonch

The incident took place in forward areas along the Line of Control

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Poonch/Jammu, Updated At : 08:34 PM Oct 30, 2025 IST

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An Agniveer jawan was injured after his service rifle accidentally went off following a practice session in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said.

The incident took place in forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) after a firing practice in the district, they said.

The rifle went off while he was cleaning it, resulting in an accidental shot that hit his toe. He was given treatment at a nearby hospital, the officials added.

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Agniveer jawan injured in accidental firing in J-K’s Poonch

The incident took place in forward areas along the Line of Control

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