Army officer killed, 3 soldiers injured in fire incident in Siachen

Chandigarh, July 19

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One Army officer died while three soldiers sustained injuries in a fire accident in the Siachen glacier on Wednesday.

The injured have been safely evacuated from there to hospital, Defence PRO, Leh, Lt Col PS Sidhu said.

He said that Regiment Medical Officer Capt Anshuman Singh succumbed to serious burn injuries during the unfortunate incident.

In the face of tragedy, I pay tribute to Capt Anshuman, a courageous hero who gave his life protecting his soldiers in the Siachen fire incident. His selflessness and valor will be eternally cherished. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. May Capt Anshuman rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/DBigHrDhny

— Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (@jtnladakh) July 19, 2023

While three other personnel suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns, the officials added.

“They have been safely air evacuated for further treatment. The condition of the injured personnel is reported to be stable”, the Defence PRO said.

The incident took place at around 3 am. Further details on the incident are awaited. (With ANI Inputs)

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An Army Capt has died and three others, including a Lt Col , are injured following a fire in Army tent caused by short circuit on #Siachen glacier in Ladakh. @firefurycorps @thetribunechd @NorthernComd_IA

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