In a freak accident, a colonel was killed in Anantnag district on Monday as his personal weapon discharged while he was travelling, a defence official said.
“In an unfortunate incident, Col. J.V. Mahadik of Corps of Artillery posted at station headquarters, Khundroo in Anantnag district succumbed to the injuries suffered due to accidental discharge of fire from his personal weapon while travelling in a vehicle,” said Defence Ministry spokesman colonel Rajesh Kalia. IANS