{"id":182487,"date":"2025-08-31T11:51:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T06:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=182487"},"modified":"2025-08-31T11:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T06:51:31","slug":"indian-soldier-killed-in-ganderbal-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2025\/08\/31\/indian-soldier-killed-in-ganderbal-incident.html","title":{"rendered":"Indian soldier killed in Ganderbal incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-182488\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assets\/2025\/08\/sucide-indian-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Srinagar: An Indian soldier of 24 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in what is described as an accidental firing at Mansbal camp in Ganderbal district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, the soldier identified as Constable Chotu Kumar, who was part of the Special Quick Action Team (QAT), was travelling in a military truck from Srinagar to Bandipora. Upon reaching the Mansbal camp, his service rifle (AK-47) reportedly went off<br \/>\nwhen he jumped from the vehicle. The bullet struck him below the chin, killing him on the spot.<\/p>\n<p>The incident once again highlights the poor safety standards and lack of professionalism prevalent among Indian troops deployed in the occupied territory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar: An Indian soldier of 24 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in what is described as an accidental firing at Mansbal camp in Ganderbal district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. 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