Army missile misfired during exercise in India, probe ordered

Last year, Indian missile was accidentally fired into Pakistan's territory, leading to sacking of 3 Indian Air Force officers

By Shuriah Niazi

NEW DELHI (AA) - The Indian Army has ordered an inquiry after three missiles misfired during an exercise in the northern state of Rajasthan on Friday, said media reports.

According to reports on Saturday, the incident took place at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

India Today said the missiles went out of range and hit fields in villages in Jaislamar, causing loud explosions. However, no loss of life or property was reported.

The outlet quoted defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Amitabh Sharma saying an investigation has been launched and appropriate action will be taken.

The incident came one year after an Indian BrahMos missile was accidentally fired into the territory of Pakistan, New Delhi’s arch-rival, leading to the sacking of three Indian Air Force officers.

The missile landed in Mian Channu, a town in the northeastern Punjab province, some 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the Indian border.

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