Five Indian Army soldiers were involved in an accident on Saturday morning during a river crossing exercise near the Line of Actual Control in Daulat Beg Oldi of Leh region, officials said.
A sub-commissioner or JCO was among the five dead in the incident.
On the night of June 28, 2024, an army tank was swept into the Shyok River near Saser Brangsa in Eastern Ladakh due to a sudden rise in water while taking off from a military exercise. Rescue teams were stranded due to high currents and water levels,…
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The soldiers were on their routine training around 3am today. Official sources said the water level started rising suddenly when it crossed the Bodhi River near Morh Mandir, 148 km from Leh. Soon tanks and soldiers plunged into the swollen river.
Rescue operations were immediately started and five bodies have been recovered. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh mourned his death.
He expressed deep sorrow over the death of five Indian Army soldiers in the accident while taking a tank across a river in Ladakh.
We will never forget the exemplary service of the brave soldiers to the nation. Condolences to the deceased…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 29, 2024
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of five Indian Army soldiers while taking a tank across the Ladakh river. We will not forget the exemplary service of our soldiers to the nation. Bereaved families, the nation stands with them in this time of grief.” ” he said.
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