In a devastating turn of events, a mishap occurred during a tank exercise in the Daulat Beg Oldie area of Ladakh. The incident took place yesterday as military personnel attempted to cross a river in the sector. Unfortunately, due to a sudden increase in water levels, lives of Army personnel are feared to be lost.
According to reports from news agency ANI, Defence officials have confirmed the incident. However, further details are still awaited.
The unfortunate accident involved a T-72 tank near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Mandir Morh in the Daulat Beg Oldie area. Tragically, five soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), lost their lives.
Key Points:
- Location: The mishap occurred during a tank exercise in the Daulat Beg Oldie area of Ladakh.
- Date: The incident took place yesterday.
- Cause: Military personnel attempted to cross a river in the sector, but due to a sudden increase in water levels, lives of Army personnel are feared to be lost.
- Tank Involved: The accident involved a T-72 tank near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Mandir Morh in the Daulat Beg Oldie area.
- Casualties: Tragically, five soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), lost their lives.
