In a tragic incident, five soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed in a tank accident near Mandir Morh, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Leh district of Kargil.
The accident occurred around 1: 30 a.m., and official sources have confirmed that the bodies of all the soldiers have been recovered. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Further details are awaited as the situation unfolds.
This loss highlights the ongoing challenges faced by military personnel serving in high-risk areas. The defense community mourns the sacrifice of these brave soldiers.
Rescue and recovery operations are underway.
A mishap took place in the Daulat Beg Oldie area of Ladakh during a tank exercise of crossing the river yesterday in the sector due to a sudden increase in water levels there. Loss of lives of Army personnel is feared. More details are awaited: Defence officials pic.twitter.com/my7pYEvWP8
— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2024
