Jammu : In a road accident on today morning in the Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir, resulting in the death of one army jawan and injuries to eight others.

As per the information from Police officials, the army vehicle carrying the personnel skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, leading to severe injuries. The injured soldiers were promptly evacuated by police and army personnel and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

Police have initiated an investigation into the accident.The incident follows a series of recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. On Thursday, militants ambushed an army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Baramulla, killing three soldiers and two porters. The attackers, believed to be militants from Pakistan, used armour-piercing bullets, according to an Army spokesperson.