10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Doda, J&K
Ten Army soldiers were killed and 11 injured on 22 January 2026 when their vehicle plunged into a gorge at Khanni Top on the Bhaderwah–Chamba road in Doda district.
Summary
An Army vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah–Chamba interstate road at Khanni Top, about 9,000 feet high, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on 22 January 2026 and fell into a gorge about 200 feet deep. Ten soldiers were killed and 11 injured; most of the injured were airlifted to the Command Hospital in Udhampur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 January 2026
- Place
- Khanni Top, Bhaderwah–Chamba road, Doda district, J&K
- Altitude
- About 9,000 feet
- Casualties
- 10 soldiers killed, 11 injured
- Gorge depth
- About 200 feet
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Army vehicle accident of 22 January 2026 in Doda district occurred at Khanni Top on which road?
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Correct answer: A — Bhaderwah–Chamba interstate road
The Hindu, ET and Indian Express: the vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah–Chamba interstate road at Khanni Top and fell into a gorge.
How many soldiers were killed in the Army vehicle accident in Doda on 22 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 10
The Hindu, ET and Indian Express: 10 soldiers were killed and 11 injured.