A tragic incident occurred early Saturday in the Nyoma-Chushul area of Ladakh near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as five Indian Army soldiers are feared drowned. The soldiers were swept away while crossing a river in a T-72 tank during an exercise. According to reports from PTI, the incident took place near Mandir Morh, approximately 148 kilometers from the area, around 1 am.
The mishap occurred in the Daulat Beg Oldie area of Ladakh during a tank exercise involving crossing the river. A sudden surge in water levels led to the unfortunate event. The T-72 tank, carrying five soldiers, sank due to the flash floods while attempting to traverse the river.
A rescue operation has been initiated following the incident. Defence officials are awaiting further details regarding the situation and potential loss of life.
