Ladakh Accident – On Saturday (19 August 2023), India mourned the loss of nine soldiers. Sadly, the vehicle of the soldiers skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Ladakh and took their lives. The accident is a huge shock for the entire India and the family members of those soldiers. It occurred near Kiari around 6.30 pm, about 7 km short of Kyari town in the union territory of Ladakh.
The official claimed that the troops were moving from Karu garrison to Kyari which is near Leh. One soldier was injured critically and was taken to the hospital immediately. Reportedly, he is undergoing treatment at an Army hospital. P D Nitya, the Senior Superintendent of Police of Leh issues a statement and said that the driver of the vehicle lost control and it plunged into the gorge around 4.45 pm.
A team of police immediately approached the spot and helped in shifting all the jawans into an Army medical facility. There 8 personnel were declared dead. The other jawan later succumbed to his injuries, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police.
Army’s Response
The Indian Army expressed its deep condolences to the family of the martyred soldiers. They also assured to provide possible assistance to them. Not only this, but they also said that they have ordered a court of inquiry for the cause of the accident which led to the death of nine soldiers.
According to the sources, the Indian Army is the 3rd strongest in the world. It has amazing types of equipment, personnel, budget, weapons, and much more. Additionally, they are responsible to create peace and harmony on the different borders of India. The government of India has done various things, policies, and deals with other nations to help the military of India to be strong in its own aspect and make people feel safe. Also, the Indian Army had to face some defeats in the past but now it has become more stronger than any other nation. Moreover, India always wants peace and avoids wars.
Ladakh Accident Soldiers Name
- Sepoy Anuj Kumar
- Gunner Tarandeep Singh
- Gunner Chandrashekhar
- Lance Naik Tejpal Singh
- Naib Subedar Ramesh Lal
- Lance Naik Manmohan Singh
- DMT Ankit Kundu
- Havaldar Vijaya Kumar
- Havaldar Mahendra Singh Sikarwar
- DMT Vaibhav Bhoite
Background of Ladakh Situation
This shocking accident occurred at a time when China and India are engaged in a tense situation related to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Both sides have been doing various things and talks at various levels to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
However, the accident is clearly not related to any operational activity by China or movement along LAC. The Ashok Leyland Stallion (ALS) vehicle was passing from the road as a part of convey.
Reactions from Ladakh and Beyond
The people at Ladakh are completely shocked and in grief after the accidental death of the soldiers. Not only this, but several politicians, actors, social media personalities, and influencers have also paid tribute to the jawans who have spent their entire life for the safety of the nation.
The Union Home Minister named Amit Shah also shared a tweet and shows his condolence. He said:-
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.”
Some of the other people include Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh (Defence Minister of India), Sidhanku Ankur Barua (State President of BJYM Assam Pradesh), the Indian Army, and much more.
