Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

A major rank official of the Indian Army died during a training exercise in western sector near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan.

The incident occurred in the Pokhran area in Jaisalmer district on Tuesday that left Major Dhruv Yadav dead, Defence Spokesperson (Rajasthan), Lt Col Manish Ojha said.

Yadavwas struck by a splinter during a fire power demonstration involving Arjun tanks of the Army's 75 Armoured Regiment, according to an NDTV report.

A training exercise was going on when the incident occurred, he said, adding that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident. A post-mortem is being conducted to ascertain the cause of death.

Major Yadav is survived by his wife who is eight months pregnant.

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