This Article is From Mar 25, 2021

3 Soldiers Die In Rajasthan In Accident; "Saddened," Says Chief Minister

Five personnel had sustained injuries in the accident.

3 Soldiers Die In Rajasthan In Accident; 'Saddened,' Says Chief Minister

Rajasthan Chief Minister paid condolences in a tweet. (Representational)

Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan:

Three soldiers lost their lives after the military vehicle, in which they were travelling, overturned in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district on Wednesday night, officials said.

Five personnel had sustained injuries in the accident.

"Three Army personnel lost their lives and five injured in an accident involving their military vehicle at Gopalsar near Suratgarh, Rajasthan," Army officials said.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed condolences over the loss of lives and wished speedy recovery of the injured.

"Saddened to learn of an accident in Suratgarh, Sri Ganganagar in which three army soldiers have lost lives and five are injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May they find strength in this difficult time. Prayers for speedy recovery of those injured," Mr Gehlot tweeted.

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