Ladakh, July 19: An Army officer laid down his life and three soldiers were injured in a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at Siachin glacier.
An official told the news agency that a fire incident occured at Siachen Glacier today morning in which a Captain rank officer died and three soldier 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.
(KNO)
