In a tragic accident, two Indian Army Agniveers lost their lives during a training exercise at the Artillery School in Deolali, Nashik, Maharashtra. The incident occurred when an artillery shell accidentally burst during a firing practice, according to officials.
The Agniveers, who had recently arrived from Hyderabad for training, were participating in a routine firing exercise when the fatal accident took place. Despite immediate rescue efforts, the two soldiers succumbed to their injuries on-site.
The Indian Army expressed deep sorrow over the loss and has launched a formal court of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The inquiry aims to determine the exact cause of the artillery shell burst and whether any procedural lapses contributed to the unfortunate event.
