Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his condolences on Saturday over the loss of five Indian Army personnel whose T-72 tank was swept away in the Shyok River near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. The incident occurred during a military exercise, as confirmed by defence officials.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda also extended their condolences over the tragic incident.
In a statement on social media platform X, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “I am saddened by the news of the accident during the military exercise in Ladakh. I express my condolences to the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in this accident. The whole country is with the families of the brave soldiers.”
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also took to X to express his sorrow, stating, “Deeply pained by the loss of 5 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate accident in Ladakh. My deepest condolences to their family members in this hour of grief. The nation will always remember their sacrifices for the motherland.”
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda shared similar sentiments on X, saying, “Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of our brave Army soldiers during a training activity in Ladakh. My deepest condolences go out to the families of these soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their brave and selfless dedication will always be remembered. The entire country stands united with the bereaved families during this hour of grief.”
According to Defence PRO, Leh, the incident occurred on the night of June 28 while the tank was de-inducting from a military training activity. The T-72 tank became stuck in the Shyok River, near Saser Brangsa, Eastern Ladakh, due to a sudden rise in water levels. Despite rescue teams’ efforts, the strong currents and high water levels hindered the mission, resulting in the loss of the tank crew.
The Defence PRO added, “Indian Army regrets the loss of five brave personnel while being operationally deployed in Eastern Ladakh. Rescue operations are underway.”
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