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J&K: Tragic Accident In Poonch District Claims Life Of BSF Jawan; Four Injured Persons Critical

Swarajya StaffMay 07, 2023, 11:45 PM | Updated 11:44 PM IST
The BSF vehicle after it met with an accident in the Mankote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

The BSF vehicle after it met with an accident in the Mankote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)


A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel died and six were hurt in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, as their vehicle slid off the road and fell into a gorge, according to a police official on Sunday (7 May).

The BSF vehicle crashed in the Balnoi area of Mendhar after its driver lost control while navigating a blind curve on a hilly road, as per the official.

In a swift rescue effort, the injured were moved to a nearby hospital. Sadly, one of the critically wounded BSF personnel passed away.

Four injured persons are in a critical condition, as confirmed by the official.

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