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Army Medical Officer Dead, 3 Jawans Injured In Siachen Glacier Fire Accident

The injured soldiers were safely evacuated to a hospital, said the army officials, adding the incident took place at around 3:30 am.

An Army officer was killed while three soldiers were injured in a fire incident at the Siachen glacier in the early hours of Wednesday. The injured soldiers were safely evacuated to a hospital, said the army officials, adding the incident took place at around 3:30 am. “A fire incident occurred at Siachen Glacier on 19 Jul 2023, at around 0300 hrs. Capt Anshuman Singh, Regimental Medical Officer, succumbed to serious burn injuries sustained during the unfortunate incident,” said Defence PRO in Leh. 

“Three other personnel suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns. They have been safely air evacuated for further treatment. Condition of the injured personnel is reported to be stable,” it added. 

(With inputs from agencies) 

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