Jawan dies in mishap

An Army jawan was killed and another person was injured after their car fell into a deep ditch at Sujanpur here, the police said on Friday. The victims was identified as Vikas Kumar (24), an Indian Army jawan, and injured...

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Hamirpur, Updated At : 07:55 AM Oct 26, 2024 IST

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An Army jawan was killed and another person was injured after their car fell into a deep ditch at Sujanpur here, the police said on Friday.

The victims was identified as Vikas Kumar (24), an Indian Army jawan, and injured Nikhil Kumar (22).

The incident occurred late Thursday night when Vikas and Nikhil were travelling from Uhal to Bhated by car. While returning home, they lost control over the vehicle and it fell into a ditch.

Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot, rescued Vikas and Nikhil and rushed them to a hospital. Vikas was declared dead on arrival while Nikhil was undergoing treatment.