Ladakh: An Army officer was killed and three other troopers were injured in a “fire incident” during the early hours of Wednesday at Siachin glacier.
An official said that a fire incident occured at Siachen Glacier on Tuesday 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 evacuated by air for further treatment.
“Condition of the injured is reported to be stable,” he added.
(KNO)
