Five Soldiers Feared Drowned as T-72 Tank Sinks in Ladakh River
Five soldiers in a T-72 tank are feared drowned after being swept away by flash floods while crossing a river near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The incident happened near Mandir Morh during a military exercise. A rescue operation is underway.
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In a tragic turn of events, five soldiers of the Army are feared drowned after their T-72 tank was swept away by flash floods while crossing a river near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Nyoma-Chushul area in Ladakh on early Saturday morning.
According to officials, the incident took place near Mandir Morh, approximately 148 kilometers from Ladakh town, during a late-night exercise at around 1 am.
The T-72 tank, carrying five soldiers, sank rapidly amidst the flash floods. A rescue operation has been promptly launched, and further details are eagerly awaited as the situation unfolds.
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