Army soldier killed in accidental fire in J-K's Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 18: An army soldier was killed in an accidental discharge of fire in Hyderbeigh, Palhallan area of Baramulla district.

Quoting officials, the news agency JKNS said that an army personnel died after his service rifle went off accidentally, resulting in grievous injuries .

He was immediately evacuated to the hospital for treatment where doctors declared him brought dead.

The deceased has been identified as Sandeep Kumar.

Meanwhile, police have registered a case in this regard and investigation has been taken up.