soldiers were seen combing the forest

Eleven ammunition technicians of the Royal Bhutan Army were killed yesterday in Haa, after the unserviceable ammunition they were trying to dispose of exploded around 10am.

Another five, in critical condition, were airlifted to Thimphu referral hospital yesterday afternoon, while another five, including a storekeeper and a driver, are recovering at the IMTRAT hospital in Haa.

Of the 11 dead, eight were killed on the spot, and three died after reaching the IMTRAT hospital. One was reportedly thrown almost 100m away from the explosion area.

The RBA has ordered an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident, according to a press release from the RBA.

An injured soldier said he was resting inside another tent a few metres above the blast site when the incident occurred. “The blast was so strong that it blew the tent into pieces,” he said. He was injured in the neck.

The incident occurred in a cleared forested area of football ground size in Anakha, three km away from the main road in Jyenkana, cleared to dispose the unserviceable ammunition. Army sources said about 33 soldiers had been undergoing training to upgrade skills in unserviceable ammunition disposal for more than a month in Anakha.

The troop, consisting of ammunition technicians, storekeepers, drivers and one officer, reached Anakha on July 24. They were supposed to dispose the unserviceable ammunition today.

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A press release from RBA stated the incident occurred when the soldiers were preparing the unserviceable ammunition for destruction.

“One of the fuses got ignited, resulting in an explosion of the remaining fuses,” the press release stated.

It was learnt that about 5,700 detonators, TNT slabs and PEK explosives were among the ammunition to be disposed of.

Sources said detonators were used to defuse TNT slabs and PEK explosives. “When there are many detonators in one place, the impact it could cause is equal to a bomb blast,” an official said.you will find so many wonderful wedding dress 100%silk with high quality and low price.

RBA disposes the unserviceable ammunition every year.Officials explained that ammunition technicians first dig a pit and then put the explosives and detonator in it to dispose of them.Red Ruched Flower PearlsA-line Ruching Pearl Chiffon Prom gowns Engagement.Some of the ammunition was made in the 1960s, a Kuensel source said.

Last evening at Anakha, soldiers were seen combing the forest, filled with burnt smell, looking for pieces of TNT slabs and detonators that were scattered across the dense pine forest. Burnt pieces of tents and camouflage dresses were also found on the road and open spaces.

“We have to ensure that the explosive pieces don’t explode,” an official said.

His Majesty the King yesterday rushed to the explosion site, IMTRAT hospital and met with the injured soldiers. His Majesty commanded RBA officials to make proper funeral arrangements and look into the welfare of the bereaved families.buy cocktail New Arrival Sweetheart Sheath Evening dresses with big discount.Read the full story at www.dressestmall.com/index.php/special-occasion-dresses/bedroom.html.