On Sunday, May 4, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, resulting in the deaths of three Indian Army soldiers. The incident took place around 11:30 AM near Battery Chashma on National Highway 44, when an Army truck, part of a convoy traveling from Jammu to Srinagar, lost control and plunged into a 700-foot-deep gorge.
The deceased soldiers have been identified as Sepoy Amit Kumar, Sepoy Sujeet Kumar, and Sepoy Man Bahadur. A joint rescue operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local volunteers was launched immediately. All three soldiers were found deceased at the scene.
Visuals from the accident site showed the mangled remains of the vehicle in the gorge, with personal belongings and official documents scattered around.
This incident underscores the challenges faced by military personnel operating in the treacherous terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. The nation mourns the loss of these brave soldiers.