TOP STORIES 5 soldiers killed, as many injured in Poonch accident | KNO Published 19 weeks ago on December 24, 2024 By News Desk Poonch, Dec 24 (KNO): At least five soldiers were killed while five others were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge at Balnoi area of Poonch district, officials said. Officials informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Army vehicle en-route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post met with an accident near Ghora Post. The vehicle fell into the gorge following which a Quick Reaction Team rushed to the site and launched a rescue operation. “Ten soldiers were injured while five of them suffered critical injuries, who later succumbed to their injuries,” they said, adding that a total of 18 soldiers were onboard the vehicle when the accident took place. The injured have been shifted to a hospital for treatment—(KNO) *Further details are awaited.* Up Next NC, Cong target Ruhullah for leading protest outside CM’s residence | KNO Don't Miss In crackdown against drug abuse in 2024, 94 NDPS cases filed, properties worth Rs 4.5 crore seized in Srinagar: Police | KNO