Jawan hurt in accidental fire in Poonch

Indian army soldiers patrolling on the Line of Control (LoC).

Aman Zutshi

A 27-year-old soldier got hurt in “accidental” fire along the Line of Control in Poonch district today.

As per sources, the incident happened when the soldier’s rifle went off and he sustained wound in his left foot in Krishna Ghati Sector in Poonch.

He was immediately rushed to hospital and is under medical care.