Army brawl: 15 men identified

The army has identified 15 personnel who were involved in Thursday’s clash between jawans and officers of an artillery regiment near Leh. On Saturday, it reiterated the incident was an “isolated act of indiscipline” and not a mutiny, and that no woman was involved.

The army has identified 15 personnel who were involved in Thursday’s clash between jawans and officers of an artillery regiment near Leh. On Saturday, it reiterated the incident was an “isolated act of indiscipline” and not a mutiny, and that no woman was involved.

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It also said the unit may not be disbanded but exemplary punishment will be meted out to those involved. Defence minister AK Antony, who received an initial report Saturday, has sought more details.