Nashik: In a catastrophic mishap amid the festive season, two Agniveers were killed in an explosion during a routine training session at the Nashik Artillery Centre on Friday.
The deceased, identified as Gohil Singh and Saifatat Sheet – who had gone from Hyderabad for training — were engaged in a live-fire exercise when the tragedy took place.
According to initial reports, the explosion took place as artillery shells burst while they were loading artillery.
The Army has ordered a court of inquiry into the incident to find out the exact cause of the accident, the official added.
“Unfortunately true. The training accident happened yesterday, and it is being investigated,” an Indian Army statement said.
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