Ladakh News / Accident during military exercise in Ladakh, river water level rose during tank exercise, 5 soldiers martyred

Ladakh News: A major accident happened with Indian soldiers in Ladakh. 5 soldiers were martyred due to the tank getting stuck in the Shyok river. Military exercise of Indian Army's T-72 tank was going on in Daulat Beg Oldi area of ​​Ladakh on Friday night. During that time, two tanks were crossing the Shyok river together. While crossing the river, the water level increased a lot. Somehow one tank got out, the other tank got stuck inside the Shyok river.

Army tank stuck in river water in the darkness of night

Actually, the process of taking out the tank from inside the water during night exercise is called fording. During the tank exercise at night, as soon as the soldiers saw that the second tank was sinking in the water. At the same time, two soldiers ran towards the first tank and tried to save it.

5 soldiers including JCO martyred

At the same time, the first T-72 tank inside which a JCO and two soldiers were present. They completely drowned in the water. Two more soldiers tried to save them. In this way, 5 soldiers including JCO were martyred in this accident. The place where this accident happened is a very strategic area near the Line of Actual Control.

Army soldiers were riding in T-72 tank

The bodies of the army soldiers have been recovered from the spot. Army officials said that this incident happened 148 kilometers away from Leh. This incident happened around 1 o'clock on Friday night. All the army soldiers were riding on T-72 tank.

Defense Minister expressed grief

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed grief in this accident. He said that he will never forget the exemplary service of his brave soldiers for the country. His deep condolences to the bereaved families. In this hour of grief, the whole country stands with the families of the martyred soldier.

Last year 9 soldiers were martyred in a road accident

Let us tell you that last year an army truck got off the road and fell into a deep ditch near Kyari in Leh district. Nine soldiers including a JCO were martyred in this accident.

Standoff between Indian and Chinese armies in Ladakh for many years

There has been a continuous standoff between the Indian and Chinese armies in Ladakh since May 2020. The border dispute between the two countries has not been fully resolved yet. However, both sides have retreated from the points of conflict. Several rounds of meetings have also taken place between the armies of the two countries.