New Delhi, 22 January (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound grief on Thursday over the tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, where an Indian Army vehicle plunged into a deep gorge, killing 10 personnel and injuring 11 others en route to an operational task amid adverse weather.

The mishap occurred near Khanni Top in the Bhaderwah-Chamba area when the bulletproof Casspir vehicle skidded off a treacherous mountain road, falling nearly 200 feet while on surveillance ahead of Republic Day security duties.

Rescue operations involving Army, local police, and residents swiftly evacuated the injured, with critically wounded airlifted to Command Hospital Udhampur for specialized care.

PM Modi stated, Deeply anguished by the mishap in Doda, in which we have lost our brave army personnel. Their service to the nation will be remembered forever. May the injured recover at the earliest. All possible support is being provided to those affected.

He reiterated prayers for speedy recovery of the wounded and assured comprehensive assistance to affected families, honoring the soldiers' eternal sacrifice. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha echoed similar condolences, directing top medical support.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar