An army jawan, Naik Uppala Ravi Kumar from Andhra Pradesh, tragically died in an accidental firing incident in the Dharamsal area of Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri district. According to official sources, the soldier's service rifle discharged unintentionally, causing critical injuries. Despite immediate medical attention from fellow soldiers, he succumbed to his injuries.
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