Five Indian Army soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, lost their lives after a T-72 tank carrying them was swept away by flash floods in Ladakh while crossing the Shyok River. Rescue efforts are underway, with one soldier rescued, while the search for four others continues.
Five Indian Army soldiers are feared drowned after their T-72 tank was swept away by flash floods while crossing a river near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The incident occurred during a tank exercise in the Daulat Beg Oldie area, with a rescue operation underway.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted India’s firm response to terrorism and cross-border threats. He emphasized the shift in policy under the Modi government, which no longer tolerates such actions. Jaishankar highlighted the strong deployment of Indian Army troops along the Line of Actual Control with China, reiterating the government’s unwavering commitment to national security.
