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10 Army Personnel Killed, 11 Injured in Tragic Road Accident in J&K’s Doda District
A devastating road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has claimed the lives of 10 Indian Army personnel, with 11 others injured. The incident occurred on January 22, 2026, when a bullet-proof Casspir vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road at Khanni Top (around 9,000 feet elevation) and plunged into a nearly 200-foot-deep gorge.
The vehicle was carrying 17-21 soldiers (reports vary slightly) en route from a Bhaderwah camp to a high-altitude forward post during routine movement/operational duties. The driver reportedly lost control on a sharp bend, possibly due to slippery conditions from snow/ice or road hazards in the treacherous hilly terrain. Initial rescue efforts by Army and police teams recovered four bodies on the spot, with six more succumbing to injuries later, bringing the toll to 10. The injured (some critically) were airlifted to Udhampur Command Hospital for specialized treatment, with one under observation in Bhaderwah sub-district hospital.
Tragic Army Vehicle Accident in Jammu & Kashmir 10 soldiers killed and several injured after an Army vehicle plunged into a gorge in Doda district (J&K). #DodaAccident
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish, stating the nation would remember their service forever and extending condolences to families while wishing speedy recovery for the injured. Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and other leaders offered tributes, saluting the soldiers’ sacrifice and assuring full support. The Army launched a joint operation with local authorities; the site remains unstable, with ongoing clearance.
This heartbreaking loss highlights the extreme risks faced by troops in high-altitude, rugged areas of J&K, even outside combat zones. Condolences have poured in nationwide, with calls for enhanced road safety measures in such terrains.
