Home Minister, Defence Minister condole loss of lives

New Delhi, June 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday condoled the loss of lives of five Indian Army personnel whose T-72 tank was swept away in the Shyok River near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, defence officials said Saturday.

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.”

Expressing grief over the death of the five Indian Army soldiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the nation stands firm with their families.

In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, “Deeply saddened at the loss of lives of five of our brave Indian Army soldiers in an unfortunate accident while getting the tank across a river in Ladakh. We will never forget the exemplary service of our gallant soldiers to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The nation stands firm with them during this hour of grief.”