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Jun 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Soldier dies in accidental rifle fire in Poonch
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An Army jawan, Naik BD Rao, died early Thursday in Poonch after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally.
WHO: Naik BD Rao, 16 Rashtriya Rifles
WHAT: A soldier on night duty was found dead at his post after his service rifle allegedly went off accidentally; an inquiry is underway.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM ET
WHERE: Poonch district, Jammu & Kashmir
WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.
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