Soldiers killed after vehicle overturns in Rajasthan

A military vehicle turned turtle in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar killing three army personnel and leaving five jawans injured. The troops were part of a military exercise organised in the area.

Sri Ganganagar: Three Army personnel lost their lives after their military vehicle overturned and caught fire in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district Five personnel sustained injuries in the accident after midnight.

"Three Army personnel lost their lives and five injured in an accident involving their military vehicle at Gopalsar near Suratgarh, Rajasthan," Army officials said.

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According to reports, the jawans belonged to Bhatinda and were posted in 47 AD unit and were in Rajasthan for military exercise. Rajiyasar police swung into action and immediately admitted the injured jawans to the hospitals to Suratgarh Trauma Centre. They were later referred to the military hospital.

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Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed condolences over the loss of lives and wished speedy recovery of the injured.

"Saddened to learn of an accident in Suratgarh, Sri Ganganagar in which three army soldiers have lost lives and five are injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May they find strength in this difficult time. Prayers for speedy recovery of those injured," Gehlot tweeted.

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With ANI inputs