Azad Grieved Over Death Of 4 Soldieries In Poonch

Srinagar, April 20: Former Chief Minister and Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday expressed condolences to the bereaved families of four Army personnel who lost their lives after lightning struck their vehicle bursting it into flames in Poonch district of J&K.

“I am deeply pained to learn about the loss of lives of our brave Army personnel in a tragic road accident in Poonch. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Their selfless service to the nation will always be remembered. I pray for early recovery of the injured,” Azad said. 

The ill-fated vehicle was moving on the highway between Bhimber Gali and Bhata Dhurian in Mendhar sub division of Poonch district when the vehicle caught, charring the soldiers alive.