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Indian Army has denied reports of any ‘Mutiny’ in Northeast Unit. According to reports an army jawan in a frontline unit in the Northeast has died, possibly of a heart attack, after the entire unit was sent on a march.
The incident reported to have sparked an angry outburst among a group of 4 to 5 jawans in the area, which resulted in a fight between soldiers and officers. The Army confirmed this fight resulted in injuries.
In a statement to the media, the Army said: “A case of death of a jawan during routine training activity has taken place in an infantry unit in the North East. It is NOT a case of any mutiny. The Jawan complained of chest pain prior to route march – was checked by unit MO (Medical Officer) and found fit. The jawan later collapsed during route march – was brought to the Field Ambulance where he succumbed. (sic)”.
The statement was issued after reports emerged on social media of a “mutiny-like” situation in the area. According to these reports, the 10-km march was a punishment drill, which was ordered after a confrontation between a Captain and a jawan. ‘
In the clash, a Captain and three officers were badly injured. The Captain reportedly is in critical condition with skull injuries.