JCO among 3 Soldiers martyred after falling into gorge in snow-bound Machil Kupwara: Army

STATE TIMES NEWS

Srinagar: A Junior Commissioned Officer(JCO) and two soldiers were martyred after they slipped into a deep gorge in Machil sector along Line of Control in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Wednesday.

” During a regular op task in forward area, a party of 01 JCO & 02 OR slipped into a deep gorge, when snow on the track gave way,” Army said in a tweet.

“Mortal remains of all the three bravehearts have been retrieved”, Army said, adding “Further details shall be shared later.