2 Soldiers Die As T-90 Tank Barrel Explodes During Firing Exercise In UP

Indian Army officials informed that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to probe into the matter.

Two Indian Army soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer or JCO died after a T-90 tank barrel exploded during the annual firing at Babina Field Firing Ranges in UP, Army officials said.

The field firing exercise was held at the Babina Cantonment near Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Thursday.

Indian Army officials informed that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to probe into the matter.

"Two Indian Army personnel including a JCO lost their lives after the barrel of a T-90 tank burst during field firing exercise today in Babina Cantonment near Jhansi. Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident," said Indian Army officials.