As many as five Army troopers were injured in a road accident near Dehri Ralyote in the Rajouri area on Tuesday morning, officials said.
Official sources informed reporters that the incident took place around 7:10 in the morning, after a Light Vehicle Patrol (LVP) skidded while returning to headquarters at Galuthi.
Among the injured personnel, they said, was one Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), while all the injured men were immediately evacuated to Army Hospital, Rajouri, via ambulance for medical attention.
They said tests and review were underway, and an investigation had been launched to find out the exact cause of the incident. This is developing news; more details shall follow as they emerge.