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Jammu and Kashmir: Army jawans killed in suspected fire incident in Poonch

Updated on: 20 April,2023 04:17 PM IST  |  Jammu
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The incident took place on a highway in the Bhata Dhurian area

Jammu and Kashmir: Army jawans killed in suspected fire incident in Poonch

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At least two jawans were killed in a fire triggered by a suspected blast in an Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, sources said.


The incident took place on a highway in the Bhata Dhurian area.


According to initial reports, the blast was caused by a lightning strike, the sources said.


Two-three jawans were killed, they said.

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Army and police personnel have rushed to the spot, which is 90 kilometres from Poonch, they said.

(This is a developing story, will be updated as and when we receive more updates)

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