In a tragic incident, at least nine Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and one sustained injury after their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Ladakh on Saturday. According to officials, the incident occurred at least seven kilometres short of Kyari town. The deceased also include two Junior Commissioned Officers. (JCOs). The injured soldier has been admitted to a hospital.
According to the information received, An ALS vehicle was moving as part of a convoy from Leh to Nyoma when it skidded into the valley. The accident occurred at around 6 pm. “There were 10 personnel travelling in the vehicle out of which nine died and one got injured. The injured personnel has been shifted to the hospital,” said Indian Army officials.
Rajnath Singh expresses grief
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the death of Indian Army personnel in the accident near Leh in Ladakh.
Amit Shah condoles demise
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled the demise of soldiers. “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Ladakh in which we lost our valiant soldiers, as their vehicle fell into a gorge. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. My sincerest condolences to them. May the injured recover at the earliest,” he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Rahul Gandhi pays tribute
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences for the tragic incident. “The news of the martyrdom of many of our soldiers due to the accident in Ladakh is very sad. I pay my humble tribute to all the martyrs. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the Jawans. I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he wrote on X.
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