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Defence
Buffalo Attacks Army Football Players in Madhya Pradesh, Soldier Dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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A buffalo attacked army personnel playing football in Pachamadi, Madhya Pradesh, killing 26‑year‑old soldier Akash Chauhan from Uttarakhand before he could reach a hospital.
A buffalo charged at a group of army personnel who were playing football in Pachamadi, a village in Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. The animal struck the 26‑year‑old soldier Akash Chauhan, who was from Uttarakhand, in the abdomen, causing severe internal injuries.
Despite immediate medical attention, Chauhan could not be revived and died before reaching a hospital. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encounters near military training areas.
The army has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the attack and is reviewing safety protocols for outdoor activities in the region.
Despite immediate medical attention, Chauhan could not be revived and died before reaching a hospital. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encounters near military training areas.
The army has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the attack and is reviewing safety protocols for outdoor activities in the region.