Srinagar, June 29(KS): Five soldiers lost lives due to sudden increase in Shyok river near Saser Brangsa, Eastern Ladakh, army said on Saturday.
In a statement to News Agency Kashmir Scroll, on 28 Jun 2024 night, while deinducting from a military training activity, an army tank got struck in the Shyok River, near Saser Brangsa, Eastern Ladakh due to sudden increase in the water level.
“Rescue teams rushed to the location, however, due to high current and water levels, the rescue mission didn’t succeed and the tank crew lost their lives,” statement reads.
“Indian Army regrets loss of five brave personnel while being operationally deployed in Eastern Ladakh.” The army further said that rescue operations are underway.” It added further.
Notably, five soldiers including a JCO were killed when the tank met with the accident, close to LAC.
Their identification is being ascertained while further investigation has been taken up.(KS)
