Explosion at Assam’s Darranga Field Firing Range; Army Jawan Killed

New Delhi: One soldier lost his life in an explosion that occurred at Darranga Field Firing Range in Assam’s Tamulpur. The jawan was on sentry duty. He was identified as Craftsman Sandeep Kumar.

The injured was provided with immediate medical aid on the spot by a regimental medical officer and he was then shifted to an Army base in Guwahati where he succumbed to his injuries.

The jawan was a resident of Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district. He is survived by his wife and a one-year-old son.

Indian Army has expressed condolences and said that it stands firm with the bereaved family of the soldier who lost his life in the incident.

Lt Gen RP Kalita #ArmyCdrEC & All ranks offer tributes to the supreme sacrifice of CFN Sandeep Kumar, who lost his life in the line of duty at Darranga Field Firing Range, Assam. #IndianArmy stands firm with the bereaved family.@adgpi @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/w7n2hjkSkm

— EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) May 2, 2023

An investigation has been ordered to ascertain the reason behind the explosion.