Tragedy Strikes During Practice: Officer's Fatal Accident at Pulgaon Range

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Defence Security Corps, Subedar Major Om Bahadur Khand, tragically died during a firing practice accident at Central Ammunition Depot in Wardha, Maharashtra. The incident is under investigation. Defence PRO confirmed the fatality while highlighting the Corps' key role in securing military installations.

A fatal accident occurred at the Pulgaon firing range in Maharashtra's Wardha district, claiming the life of a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Defence Security Corps, Subedar Major Om Bahadur Khand, according to official reports.

The incident, which took place during a routine firing practice on May 15, 2026, has spurred an investigation as confirmed by a release from the Defence PRO in Nagpur.

The Defence Security Corps plays a critical role in safeguarding Indian Armed Forces' installations, underscoring the tragedy of losing such a vital member during a practice exercise.