Army jawan Akash Chauhan, a 26-year-old resident of Shimlas Grant village in Doiwala, Dehradun, has died after a wild bison attacked him at a military campus in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh.
Chauhan was serving with the 17 Kumaon Regiment and had been attending a 2-year Chinese language training programme at the Army Education Centre. The incident occurred on the evening of October 29 while he was playing football with fellow personnel.
According to the available reports, the wild bison, also known as a gaur, entered the football ground from the adjoining forest before attacking Chauhan. Its horns caused serious injuries to his abdomen.
He was taken towards a hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries on the way. The incident has left Chauhan’s family and fellow personnel mourning his death.
What happened at the Pachmarhi campus
Chauhan and other personnel were playing football when the animal suddenly entered the ground. The reports describe the bison’s movement from the adjoining forest and the subsequent attack on the Army jawan.
The account published by Bhaskar English reported that the animal’s horns caused severe injuries and damaged internal organs. Other reports, including coverage by ETV Bharat and The Times of India, also identified the incident as a fatal bison attack at the Pachmarhi cantonment or Army training centre.
details about any official inquiry, action involving the animal or changes to security arrangements at the campus is not yet available. No further verified information about those steps has been included in the reports available for this account.
Uttarakhand connection
Chauhan’s death has a direct connection to Uttarakhand through his family and home village. Shimlas Grant is in Doiwala, Dehradun, making the incident significant for people in the area as they await further information about the soldier and arrangements following his death.
The reports identify him as an Army jawan of the 17 Kumaon Regiment. They do not provide additional details about his family members, service history or funeral arrangements.
The incident also highlights the danger posed when wild animals enter areas located close to forested land. In this case, the bison entered a military football ground during an evening game, according to the available reports.
Conclusion
Akash Chauhan, a 26-year-old soldier from Dehradun’s Doiwala area, died after a wild bison attacked him during football at the Army Education Centre in Pachmarhi. The verified account records severe abdominal injuries and his death while being taken to hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was Akash Chauhan?
Akash Chauhan was a 26-year-old Army jawan from Shimlas Grant village in Doiwala, Dehradun. He was serving with the 17 Kumaon Regiment.
Q. Where did the incident take place?
The incident took place at the Army Education Centre in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh.
Q. When did the bison attack occur?
The attack occurred on the evening of October 29 while Chauhan was playing football with fellow personnel.
Q. What animal attacked the soldier?
A wild bison, also known as a gaur, entered the football ground from the adjoining forest and attacked him.
Q. What training was Chauhan attending?
He was attending a 2-year Chinese language training programme at the Army Education Centre.
Q. What happened after the attack?
Chauhan was taken towards a hospital but died from his injuries on the way.
