Rahul Gandhi Pays Tributes to Soldiers Lost in Sikkim Road Accident

Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences for the soldiers killed in a road accident in Sikkim. Four army personnel, commuting along the Silk Route, lost their lives. The deceased include servicemen from various states, and their contributions are honored by the nation.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed his condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in a road accident in Sikkim. "The news of the four army personnel killed in a road accident in Sikkim is very sad. While paying my humble tribute to the dead soldiers, I express my deep condolences to their bereaved families. The country will always be indebted to your service and sacrifice," posted Rahul Gandhi on X.

Earlier today, four Indian Army personnel died in a road accident while commuting from Pedong in West Bengal to Zuluk along the Silk Route in Pakyong District. According to Indian Army officials, the deceased are driver Pradeep Patel from Madhya Pradesh, craftsman W Peter from Manipur, Naik Gursev Singh from Haryana, and Subedar K Thangapandi from Tamil Nadu.

"All the deceased army personnel, including the driver, belonged to a unit from Binaguri in West Bengal. The vehicle skidded off the road approximately 700 to 800 feet down at Vertical Veer, near Dalopchand Dara along Rhenock Rongli state highway, popularly known as the Silk Route," the officials stated. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)