Mendhar,18-July: Two army officers including a JCO were killed, while several others sustained injuries in an accidental grenade blast that occurred in Mendhar sector of Poonch district last night.The Army personnel were on duty when the incident took place in the Mendhar Sector. The army captain and the JCO were taken to Udhampur for treatment where they succumbed to their injuries.The blast resulted in injuries to soldiers who were immediately evacuated by helicopter to Udhampur. During the treatment one captain identified as Anand and JCO as Bhagwan Singh succumbed to their injuries.“GOC @Whiteknight_IA and all Ranks salute brave hearts Capt Anand and Nb Sub Bhagwan Singh who made the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties on the LOC in Mendhar Sector. We offer deepest condolences to their family members,” the Indian Army tweeted.(CNS)
