“Efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command,” the Indian Army said.
New Delhi: As many as seven soldiers of the Indian Army died after a bus carrying 26 fell into the Shyok river in the Turtuk sector of Ladakh on Friday. According to reports, the vehicle lost control road and fell at least 50-60 feet into the gorge.
In a statement, the Indian Army said, “A party of 26 soldiers was moving from the transit camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif. The vehicle skidded off the road and fell in Shyok river, resulting in injuries to all occupants.”
“Efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command,” the Indian Army said.
According to sources, seven injured soldiers died while undergoing treatment. “Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command,” an Indian Army spokesperson said.
