Gangtok: In Zema, North Sikkim, 16 Indian Army jawans were killed in a road accident. The accident happened on December 23.
A three-vehicle convoy had left Chatten in the morning headed toward Thangu, and the unfortunate vehicle in which the jawans were traveling was one of them.
En-route to Zema, the vehicle skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn. The Indian Army launched a rescue operation in which four injured soldiers were air evacuated, while three Junior
Commissioned Officers and 13 soldiers succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.
The Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved families in this hour of loss.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoled the death of the Bravehearts. “Deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to a road accident in North Sikkim. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” Tweeted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to a road accident in North Sikkim.
The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 23, 2022
A rescue operation was launched as soon as possible, and four injured soldiers have been air evacuated. Sadly, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 13 soldiers succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.
A statement from the Indian Army stated, “Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved families, at this hour of loss.”
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