18 jawans injured in accidental blast in J&K army camp

“In an unfortunate incident, which occurred at Army Training Camp Khrew, 18 Army personnel were injured,” Joshi said adding that injured are being treated at Army’s Base Hospital. “A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the cause of the accident.”

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A senior army official told The Indian Express that the blast took place inside the Corps battle school, when soldiers were undergoing usual training. The official said the incident occurred at 8.45 am and the injured soldiers were immediately taken to Base Hospital.

When asked what led to the explosion, the official said only the investigations would establish the facts.

The J&K Police said their team was not allowed to enter the Army camp. “We have reports that 18 soldiers were injured,” SP Awantipora Mohammed Irshad said.