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Defence
Army Officer Fatally Injured When SUV Collides With Camel in Jaisalmer
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 09:48 AM
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An army officer lost his life after an SUV struck a camel in the desert town of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
An army officer was killed when a passenger SUV collided with a camel on a road in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn, trapping the officer inside. The camel sustained injuries but survived the crash.
The incident was reported by local authorities and captured by nearby residents on video. Police have taken the SUV driver into custody for questioning and the case is under investigation. No other casualties were reported.
The officer was on duty with the Indian Army at the time of the accident. The Army has expressed its condolences and said it will cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife safety on roads in the region.
The incident was reported by local authorities and captured by nearby residents on video. Police have taken the SUV driver into custody for questioning and the case is under investigation. No other casualties were reported.
The officer was on duty with the Indian Army at the time of the accident. The Army has expressed its condolences and said it will cooperate fully with the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife safety on roads in the region.