Srinagar, June 29: Army on Saturday said that the five soldiers lost lives due to sudden increase in Shyok river near Saser Brangsa, Eastern Ladakh.
“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,” army said ina statement.
“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,” it said, adding, “Indian Army regrets loss of five brave personnel while being operationally deployed in Eastern Ladakh.” The army further said that rescue operations are underway.
Earlier as reported, a Junior Commissioned Officer was among five soldiers killed when the tank met with the accident, close to LAC. (GNS)
