SRINAGAR: An army officer died, while three soldiers were injured in a fire incident in the Siachen glacier during early hours on Wednesday.
Quoting an official, KNO reported that a fire incident occurred at Siachen Glacier on Wednesday morning in which a Captain rank officer died and three soldiers were injured. The deceased has been identified as Captain Anshuman Singh, Regimental Medical Officer.
He said three other personnel suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns and have been safely air evacuated for further treatment. “Condition of the injured is reported to be stable,” he added.
