Army missile misfired during exercise in India, probe ordered

The Indian Army has ordered an inquiry after three missiles misfired during an exercise in the northern state of Rajasthan on March 24, said media reports.

According to reports on March 25, the incident took place at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Anadolu reports citing India Today that the missiles went out of range and hit fields in villages in Jaislamar, causing loud explosions. However, no loss of life or property was reported.

The outlet quoted defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Amitabh Sharma saying an investigation has been launched and appropriate action will be taken.

The incident came one year after an Indian BrahMos missile was accidentally fired into the territory of Pakistan, New Delhi’s arch-rival, leading to the sacking of three Indian Air Force officers.

The missile landed in Mian Channu, a town in the northeastern Punjab province, some 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the Indian border.