7 soldiers killed as army bus falls into Shyok river in Ladakh

According to the Indian Army statement, at around 9 am, a contingent of 26 soldiers was going from Partapur to the forward post of Hanif sub-sector in Leh district, about 25 km from Thoise. Then the army bus fell into the Shyok river uncontrollably in the Turtak sector of Ladakh. 26 soldiers injured in the accident were evacuated from there and admitted to Chandimandir Command Hospital, where 7 soldiers died due to serious injuries.

Army surgical teams have been dispatched from Leh to Partapur. The Indian Army said, we are making every effort to provide the best medical help to all the soldiers injured in the accident. So that the soldiers injured in the accident can get well soon.

Expressing grief over this accident, PM Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, “Shocked by the bus accident in Ladakh, in which we lost many brave soldiers of the army. My condolences to the families of the victims. I wish the injured soldiers a speedy recovery. All possible help will be given to the jawans and their families affected by this accident.

Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being given to the affected.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2022

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh assured of help

Deeply saddened by the loss of lives of our brave Indian Army personnel due to a Bus tragedy in Ladakh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. 1/2— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 27, 2022

Spoke to the Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, who apprised me of the situation and steps taken by the Army to save the lives of the injured soldiers. The Army is providing all possible assistance to the injured personnel. 2/2— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 27, 2022