CM Dhami condoles death of Uttarakhand soldier in Ladakh

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed sadness on Sunday over the death of a soldier from Pauri Garhwal who was among five Indian Army personnel who died during a military exercise in Ladakh.

In a post on X, CM Dhami said, “Extremely sad news was received about the martyrdom of Bhupendra Singh Negi of Pauri Garhwal in an accident during a military exercise in Ladakh. May God grant the departed soul a place at His feet and give the bereaved family the strength to bear this immense sorrow.”

Chief Minister Dhami also highlighted the valour and dedication of the martyred soldier, stating, “The supreme sacrifice made by Shri Bhupendra Singh Negi in the service of Mother India will continue to inspire every youth of the military land of Uttarakhand to protect the nation.”

Five Indian Army soldiers, including one Junior Commissioned Officer and four jawans, lost their lives when an Army Tank met with an accident in the Daulat Beg Oldie area in Ladakh on Friday evening.

All five bodies have been recovered, defence officials said on Saturday. The T-72 tank which the Army personnel were operating met with an accident during a river crossing exercise. The mishap took place on Friday due to a sudden increase in water levels, said defence officials.

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday condoled the loss of lives of five Indian Army personnel.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda also expressed their condolences on the demise of Indian Army personnel.

Taking to X, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “I am saddened by the news of the accident during the military exercise in Ladakh. I express my condolences to the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in this accident. The whole country is with the families of the brave soldiers.”Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on X expressed his pain over the loss of five Indian Army soldiers in the accident in Ladakh.

Sarma said, “Deeply pained by the loss of 5 of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate accident in Ladakh. My deepest condolences to their family members in this hour of grief. The nation will always remember their sacrifices for the motherland.”Taking to ‘X’ Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, said that the entire country stands united with the bereaved families during this hour of grief.

Nadda said, “Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of our brave Army soldiers during a training activity in Ladakh. My deepest condolences go out to the families of these soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their brave and selfless dedication will always be remembered. The entire country stands united with the bereaved families during this hour of grief.”

“On the night of June 28, while de-inducting from a military training activity, an army tank got struck in the Shyok River, near Saser Brangsa, Eastern Ladakh, due to a sudden increase in the water level. Rescue teams rushed to the location, however, due to high current and water levels, the rescue mission didn’t succeed and the tank crew lost their lives,” Defence PRO, Leh said in a statement.