The troopers had been on a coaching mission in Ladakh (Representational)
New Delhi:
5 troopers of the Indian Military had 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 stated.
A Junior Commissioned Officer, or JCO, is among the many 5 killed within the accident that occurred round 1 am.
The troopers had been on a coaching mission and had been crossing the Bodhi River close to Mandir Morh, 148 kilometres from Leh, on their T-72 tank when all of a sudden the water ranges started to rise, official sources stated. Quickly the tank and the troopers had been submerged within the swelling river, they added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in mourning the deaths and stated: “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.
