Leh: A tragic incident unfolded in Ladakh, where nine Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and one was injured after their vehicle plunged into a gorge, ANI reported, citing defence officials.
The accident occurred around 6.30 p.m. “The troops were moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh,” Defence officials said to ANI.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the soldiers.
“Saddened by the loss of Indian Army personnel due to an accident near Leh in Ladakh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. The injured personnel have been rushed to the Field Hospital. Praying for their speedy recovery,” Singh tweeted.
Saddened by the loss of Indian Army personnel due to an accident near Leh in Ladakh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. The injured personnel have been rushed to the Field Hospital. Praying for their speedy…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 19, 2023
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, condoning the tragic accident, stated, “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Ladakh in which we lost our valiant soldiers, as their vehicle fell into a gorge. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. My sincerest condolences to them. May the injured recover at the earliest.
Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Ladakh in which we lost our valiant soldiers, as their vehicle fell into a gorge. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. My sincerest condolences to them. May the injured…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 19, 2023
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also paid tribute to the martyred soldiers.
“The news of the martyrdom of many of our soldiers due to the accident of an army vehicle in Ladakh is extremely sad. I pay my humble tribute to all the martyrs. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the jawans. I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he tweeted.
लद्दाख में सेना की गाड़ी के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने के कारण हमारे कई जवानों की शहादत का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है।
सभी शहीदों को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूं। जवानों के शोकाकुल परिवारजनों को मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 19, 2023
Reacting to the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The death of army personnel in a road accident in Ladakh is extremely painful. Humble tribute to the brave sons of Mother India! I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the peace of the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured soldiers. May God give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this immense sorrow.”
लद्दाख में सड़क दुर्घटना में सेना के जवानों का निधन अत्यंत कष्टदायक है। माँ भारती के वीर सपूतों को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
प्रभु श्री राम से दिवंगत पुण्यात्माओं की शांति और घायल जवानों के शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ की कामना है। भगवान शोक संतप्त परिजनों को यह अथाह दुःख सहने की शक्ति दें।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 19, 2023
Further details are awaited.