Ladakh: 7 Jawans killed, 19 wounded as bus carrying them falls into Shyok river

DN Bureau

There were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif. Full report on Dynamite News

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Leh: At least 7 army personnel were killed and 19  injured after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into the Shyok river in the Turtuk sector of Ladakh.

There were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, that was going from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a location in Sub Sector Hanif.

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The incident happened at around 9 in the morning about 25km from Thoise. 

The injured were taken to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur.  

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An Army statement said that serious efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured.










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