Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier killed in accidental firing near LOC in Poonch

Authorities mentioned that rifleman Madhu Singh sustained injuries from accidental gunfire near the fence in Phagwari Gali of Mendhar sector.

Jammu: A soldier was killed in an accidental fire on Thursday near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch district, said officials here.

Officials said that rifleman Madhu Singh was hit by accidental fire near the fence in Phagwari Gali of Mendhar sector.

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“He died on the spot.

“It is being confirmed whether the accidental fire was caused from the soldier’s own service rifle or from that of a colleague,” officials said.

The soldier belonged to Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

More details were awaited.