Soldier Dies in Accidental Firing at Army Camp in Jammu

JAMMU: An Army soldier was killed after his service rifle accidentally discharged while he was on duty at a forward post in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu, officials said on Monday.

The incident took place on Sunday in the forward Jogwan area of Khour during operational duty. According to officials, preliminary information indicates that the soldier’s service weapon went off accidentally, leaving him critically injured. The soldier later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accidental firing.