Army Chief expresses grief over death of five soldiers

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Jammu, Updated At : 04:23 AM Dec 26, 2024 IST

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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has expressed grief on the death of five soldiers in a road accident close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Tuesday evening.

In an official statement, Army stated, “General Upendra Dwivedi COAS and all ranks of Indian Army express profound grief on the loss of Subedar Dayanand Tirakannavar, Lance Havildar Anoop, Naik Ghadge Shubham Samadhan, Sepoy Nikure Digamber and Sep Mahesh Marigond in a tragic and unfortunate road accident, while on operational duty in Poonch, J&K. Indian Army extends its deepest condolences and stands firm with the bereaved families in this hour of grief”.

Five other soldiers, who were injured in the accident, are still under treatment at an Army facility.

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