JAMMU: An army jawan died in accidental firing in Dharamsal area of Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri district. Official sources said the accident occurred when the soldier's service rifle went off unintentionally, resulting in critical injuries.
"Fellow jawans immediately rushed him to a nearby medical facility but the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Naik Uppala Ravi Kumar, from Andhra Pradesh , posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles ," they said.
Police said the soldier was on duty when his service rifle accidentally went off, adding, "A case was registered and investigation taken up."
"Fellow jawans immediately rushed him to a nearby medical facility but the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Naik Uppala Ravi Kumar, from Andhra Pradesh , posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles ," they said.
Police said the soldier was on duty when his service rifle accidentally went off, adding, "A case was registered and investigation taken up."
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