Five soldiers of the Indian Army lost their lives in a tragic accident at a forward position in eastern Ladakh while attempting to maneuver a tank across a river, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reported on Saturday.
Expressing his sorrow in a post on X, the minister conveyed his deep regret over the incident.
"Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of five of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate accident while getting the tank across a river in Ladakh," Singh said.
"We will never forget exemplary service of our gallant soldiers to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," he said.
"The nation stands firm with them during this hour of grief," he said.
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