In a heartbreaking incident in eastern Ladakh, a boulder struck an Army vehicle on Wednesday morning, leading to the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia and Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh. Three other Army officers sustained injuries in the accident.
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The mishap occurred around 11:30 AM while a military convoy was en route from Durbuk to Chongtash. Officials confirmed that a massive boulder fell from a cliff, crushing one of the vehicles in the convoy.
The injured include Major Mayank, Major Amit Dixit, and Captain Gaurav, who have been evacuated and are receiving treatment at the Army hospital in Leh.
The Indian Army has initiated a rescue and recovery operation at the site. The area is known for its treacherous terrain, with frequent rockfalls posing risks to troop movements, especially during this season.
Senior Army officials are closely monitoring the situation as further details emerge.
