Two soldiers killed in Pulwama ‘accident’

    Two soldiers have been killed in a road traffic collision in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

    Officials said that among the dead was a squadron leader of the Indian Air Force. Two others are also believed to be injured.

    The soldiers were travelling in a vehicle close to Malangpora village when the collision took place, near to an air force station.

    Officials added that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

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