Two Agniveers Die in Nashik Field Gun Explosion During Training

The tragic incident at the Artillery Centre in Maharashtra has prompted a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

The explosion occurred during a firing practice session at the Artillery Centre in Nashik, Maharashtra.
The deceased, identified as Gohil Vishwaraj Singh and Saifat Shit, were part of the Agnipath scheme's Agniveers program.
Both Agniveers sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the Military Hospital in Deolali.
A case of accidental death has been registered by the police, and an investigation is underway.
The Indian Army has initiated a court of inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the explosion.