Doda Tragedy: 10 Army Jawans Killed After Vehicle Falls Into 200-Foot Gorge, J&K LG Mourns Loss of Lives

At least 10 Army personnel were killed and seven others injured after their vehicle plunged into a nearly 200-foot-deep gorge in the Bhaderwah area of Jammu and Kashmir

’s Doda district on Thursday (January 22).Officials said the bulletproof Army vehicle, carrying 17 personnel, was en route to a high-altitude post when the driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to fall into the deep gorge.

Doda Accident 10 Jawan Killed

Also Read: Army In Action Mode, Fires on Pakistani Drones Near LoC in J&K's Rajouri, Second Time in 48 Hours - What We KnowThe accident took place at the Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road. Some of the injured are in critical condition and were airlifted to the Udhampur military hospital for specialised care.

BREAKING || Doda Accident: 10 Jawans killed.@OfficeOfLGJandK tweets: "Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave… pic.twitter.com/SIkZx7JiYa

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) January 22, 2026

Taking to X, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, "Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families."

Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of 10 of our

brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate road accident in Doda. We will always remember the outstanding service and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers. My deepest condolences to the grieving families.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 22, 2026

Meanwhile, taking to X, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep grief over the tragic accident involving an Army vehicle at Khannitop on the Bhaderwah–Chamba road. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, lauding the swift rescue and evacuation efforts."He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, lauding the swift rescue and evacuation efforts," his office tweeted.Mehbooba Mufti said, "Deeply saddened to hear the tragic news from Doda, where an Army vehicle met with an accident, claiming the lives of 10 brave soldiers and leaving several others injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured."The accident comes days after two army porters slipped to death close to the Line of Control in Gulmarg sector. Two porters of the Army's 18 Rashtriya Rifles -- Layakat Ahmad Deedard and Ishfaq Ahmad Khatana -- both residents of the Chandoosa area of Baramulla in north Kashmir, were on their way to Anita Post in Upper Gulmarg when they skid off the road and fell into a stream.