IMA Cadet dies during training

Dehradun, Mar 9 (UNI) An Indian Military Academy cadet today died during ammunition training when a grenade exploded in his hand.

A training instructor was critically injured in the incident.

According to police sources, cadet Beer Singh Tiwari, hailing from Ranchi died on the spot at during ammunition training at the IMA range when a grenade exploded in his hand. Training Instructor Havaldar Vijay Kumar was also seriously injured in the accident. He has been admitted in Dehradun Military Hospital where his condition is said to be critical.

Brigadier BB Sharma of the IMA, terming the incident ''unfortunate'' said that malfunctioning of the grenade mechanism was the reason for the explosion.

UNI