June 29, 2024 4:54 PM

Rescue mission didn’t succeed due to high water levels in Shyok River: Indian Army on Ladakh accident that killed 5 soldiers

Five Indian Army personnel died after a tank they were travelling in got struck in the Shyok River in Eastern Ladakh on Friday night due to a sudden increase in the water level, said the army. "On the night of June 28, while de-inducting from a military training activity, an army tank got struck in the Shyok River, near Saser Brangsa, Eastern Ladakh, due to a sudden increase in the water level. Rescue teams rushed to the location, however, due to high current and water levels, the rescu...