2 soldiers killed during grenade-throwing exercise

PETALING JAYA: Two soldiers were killed during a grenade-throwing exercise at the Hobart Camp in Gurun, Kedah, this morning, the army has confirmed.

It said a corporal Norazmi Abu Bakar, and private Siti Khadijah Sungip, suffered serious injuries after a grenade exploded during the exercise at 10.57am.

“Both victims were rushed to Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani for treatment but were confirmed dead on their way there. Their bodies have been sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar for a post-mortem.

“Army chief Azhan Othman is heartbroken by the loss of both soldiers and extends his condolences to their families,” the army said in a statement.

Azhan also ordered the army to conduct a thorough probe to identify the cause of the incident.