At least seven soldiers of the Indian Army reportedly died after a vehicle carrying 26 jawans fell in the Shyok river in Ladakh’s Turtuk sector on Friday. According to available information, several other soldiers received grievous injuries in the accident.
An ANI input, citing Army sources, said efforts were on to ensure best medical care for the injured.
Efforts were also underway to seek help of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to shift those whose condition was more serious to the Western Command.