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Buffalo Attack Claims Life of Army Soldier During Football Match in Pachamadhi, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:42 PM
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A buffalo struck an army soldier during a football game in Pachamadhi, Madhya Pradesh, killing 26‑year‑old Akash Chauhan before he could reach the hospital.
During a routine football match held by the army in Pachamadhi, a buffalo charged the players and struck 26‑year‑old Akash Chauhan in the abdomen. The soldier suffered severe injuries from the horn impact and was rushed to the nearest medical facility, but he could not be revived.
Chauhan, a resident of Uttarakhand, was part of the local army contingent that regularly conducts sports activities for morale and fitness. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encounters near military training areas.
Army officials confirmed that the attack was unintentional and that the buffalo was not part of any controlled environment. They have pledged to review safety protocols during outdoor activities.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident and will cooperate with the army to prevent future occurrences.
Chauhan, a resident of Uttarakhand, was part of the local army contingent that regularly conducts sports activities for morale and fitness. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encounters near military training areas.
Army officials confirmed that the attack was unintentional and that the buffalo was not part of any controlled environment. They have pledged to review safety protocols during outdoor activities.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident and will cooperate with the army to prevent future occurrences.