Soldier killed in accidental firing in J-K

The service rifle of Constable Chhotu Kumar of the Army's Rashtriya Rifles goes off accidentally as he jumps from a truck upon reaching Manasbal area

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Srinagar, Updated At : 10:21 AM Aug 31, 2025 IST

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A soldier lost his life in an accidental firing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said on Sunday.

The officials said the incident happened on Saturday night when the service rifle of Constable Chhotu Kumar of the Army's Rashtriya Rifles went off accidentally when he jumped from a truck upon reaching Manasbal area of the central Kashmir district.

"The trigger of his rifle got pressed accidentally and Constable Kumar received bullet injury below the chin, resulting in his death on the spot," the officials added.

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Soldier killed in accidental firing in J-K

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