The incident occurred in Pokhran area in Jaisalmer district yesterday that left Major Dhruv Yadav dead, Defence Spokesperson (Rajasthan), Lt Col Manish Ojha said.
A training exercise was going on when the incident occurred, he said, adding that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
Further details are awaited, the spokesperson added.
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