The troopers have been on a coaching mission in Ladakh (Representational)
New Delhi:
5 troopers of the Indian Military have been killed after their tank met with an accident throughout a river-crossing train close to the Line of Precise Management in Leh’s Daulat Beg Oldi space within the early hours of Saturday, officers mentioned.
A Junior Commissioned Officer, or JCO, is among the many 5 killed within the accident that occurred.
On 28 Jun 2024 night time, whereas deinducting from a navy coaching exercise, a military tank acquired struck within the Shyok River, close to Saser Brangsa, Japanese Ladakh as a consequence of sudden improve within the water degree. Rescue groups rushed to the placement, nonetheless, as a consequence of excessive present and water ranges,…
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The troopers have been on a routine train round 3 am right now. Whereas crossing the Bodhi River close to Mandir Morh, 148 kilometres from Leh, on their T-72 tank, the water ranges out of the blue started to rise, official sources mentioned. Quickly the tank and the troopers have been submerged within the swelling river, they added.
A rescue operation was instantly launched and all 5 our bodies have been retrieved.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in mourning the deaths.
Deeply saddened on the lack of lives of 5 of our courageous Indian Military troopers in an unlucky accident whereas getting the tank throughout a river in Ladakh.
We’ll always remember exemplary service of our gallant troopers to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 29, 2024
“Deeply saddened on the lack of lives of 5 of our courageous Indian Military troopers in an unlucky accident whereas getting the tank throughout a river in Ladakh. We’ll always remember the exemplary service of our gallant troopers to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved households. The nation stands agency with them throughout this hour of grief,” he posted on X.