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Viral image of Doda army vehicle accident which left 10 soldiers dead. Photo: X/Screengrab.

10 army personnel killed after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Doda

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jan 22, 2026, at 11:02 pm

#Jammu and Kashmir # Doda # George # Manoj Sinha # Indian Army # Army Soldiers # Narendra Modi # Doda Accident

At least 10 Indian Army personnel were killed and 10 others injured on Thursday after their vehicle skidded off a mountainous road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said.

The accident occurred near Khanni top on the Bhaderwah–Chamba interstate road when a bulletproof Casspir vehicle, carrying troops for an operational deployment, lost control while navigating treacherous terrain amid adverse weather conditions.

Confirming the incident, the Army’s White Knight Corps said there were multiple casualties and that the injured soldiers had been evacuated for medical treatment. Ten of the injured were airlifted to hospitals, officials added.

#WhiteKnightCorps

In an unfortunate incident, an Army vehicle carrying troops for an operation, slipped off the road while navigating treacherous terrain in bad weather, in general area of Doda. There are multiple casualties, including fatal. The injured have been evacuated for…
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) January 22, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the loss of lives.

“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,” he said in a post on X, adding that senior officials had been directed to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the deaths, saying he was “deeply anguished” by the mishap.

“Their service to the nation will be remembered forever. May the injured recover at the earliest. All possible support is being provided to those affected,” he said.

Deeply anguished by the mishap in Doda, in which we have lost our brave army personnel. Their service to the nation will be remembered forever. May the injured recover at the earliest. All possible support is being provided to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the injured jawans were receiving the highest level of medical care, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the incident “tragic” and assured full support to the affected families.

Rescue and relief operations were carried out immediately after the accident, and an inquiry is expected to ascertain the exact cause of the crash.

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