Army Major dies during training exercise in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: A Major rank official of Indian army died during a training exercise in western sector, near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan.

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

A training exercise was going on when the incident occurred, he said, adding that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

Further details are awaited, the spokesperson added.