JCO among 9 soldiers killed, one injured in Leh accident

Leh, Delhi: At least nine soldiers were killed and one was injured after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory, defence officials said on Saturday.
Defence officials said that nine Army soldiers were killed after a vehicle they were travelling in fell into a gorge nearly 7 km away from Kyari town. They said the deceased include eight soldiers and one Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), adding that the soldiers were moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh.
The injured soldier was taken to a military hospital for treatment, they added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident.
In a tweet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on micro blogging social networking site “X” formerly called twitter while condoling the deaths of soldier said “Pained by the mishap near Leh in which we have lost personnel of the Indian Army. Their rich service to the nation will always be remembered. Condolences to the bereaved families. May those who are injured recover at the earliest”.
Condoling the demise of Indian Army soldiers in an accident near Leh in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families. Taking to the social media platform, X, formerly called Twitter, Amit Shah 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.”
Condoling the deaths of soldier in the accident the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Srinag on micro blogging social networking site “X” formerly called twitter said “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.”
Office of Jammu & Kashmir Lt Governor in a tweet quoted Lt Governor Manoj Sinh on micro blogging social networking site “X” formerly called twitter as saying “Extremely pained by the loss of lives of Army personnel in a tragic accident in Ladakh. Their supreme sacrifice & selfless service to the nation will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families in this hour of grief. Prayers for early recovery of injured”.