LADAKH: Five soldiers of the Indian Army, including one Junior Commissioned Officer and four jawans, lost their lives when an Army tank met with an accident in the Daulat Beg Oldie area in Ladakh on Friday evening. All five bodies have been recovered, defence officials said on Saturday.
The T-72 tank, which the Army personnel were operating, met with an accident during a river crossing exercise. The mishap took place yesterday due to a sudden increase in water levels, said defence officials.
Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of five of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate accident while getting the tank across a river in Ladakh.
We will never forget exemplary service of our gallant soldiers to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…
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“There were five soldiers in the tank at the time of the incident, including one Junior Commissioner Officer and four jawans. One person has been located while the search for others is still going on”, defence officials said in an intial confirmation. More details are awaited. (ANI)