Avalanche warning came true, 3 Army men killed by its strike in J&K

Coldest winter has struck Jammu and Kashmir and the valley has been warned of possible avalanche strikes. The Army is facing major problem due to the minus degree temperature and avalanches strike. Three Army personnel were killed on Friday when an avalanche struck their post in Machhil sector of the valley.

"In an unfortunate incident of avalanche in Machhil sector, the Army lost three valiant soldiers," an army official said.

According to reports the bodies of the soldiers have been recovered.