‘Deeply saddened’: Rajnath Singh expresses grief over loss of 10 Army personnel in J-K road accident

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district that claimed the lives of 10 Army personnel.

Sharing an X post, Singh said that the injured soldiers were receiving medical attention and assured that all necessary directions had been issued to ensure the best possible treatment.

“Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost our 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The injured soldiers are receiving medical care and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible treatment. The nation stands with our Armed Forces and their families in this difficult hour”, Singh wrote.

Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda in which we lost 10 brave soldiers of the Indian Army. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

The injured soldiers are receiving medical care and all necessary directions have been given to ensure the best possible…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 22, 2026

The Indian Army said an Army vehicle carrying the personnel skidded off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather in Doda.

“In an unfortunate incident, an Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation, slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather, in general area of Doda. There are multiple casualties, including fatal. The injured have been evacuated for further treatment”, the Army’s White Knight Corps said in a statement n X.

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In an unfortunate incident, an Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation, slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather, in general area of Doda. There are multiple casualties, including fatal. The injured have been evacuated for…

— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) January 22, 2026

Ten Army personnel were killed in an accident, while an equal number of personnel sustained injuries when the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, the office of the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said.

“Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families”, the X post of the LG Office read.

“In this moment of profound sorrow, the entire nation stands united with the bereaved families in solidarity and support. 10 Injured soldiers have been airlifted to the hospital. Directed the Senior officials to ensure the best possible treatment. Praying for their speedy recovery”, the post further added.

According to official sources, the mishap occurred in the Khani Top area of Bhaderwah, which led to immediate rescue and relief operations. Soon after the accident, the Army and local administration teams rushed to the spot and launched rescue efforts despite the difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions.

The injured personnel were provided first aid at the site and were later airlifted to Udhampur for specialised medical treatment. (ANI)