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 round 1 am.
The troopers have been on a coaching mission and have been crossing the Bodhi River close to Mandir Morh, 148 kilometres from Leh, on their T-72 tank when all of the sudden the water ranges started to rise, official sources mentioned. Quickly the tank and the troopers have been submerged within the swelling river, they added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in mourning the deaths and mentioned: “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.