Four Indian Army Personnel Die in Tragic Silk Route Accident

Four Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a road accident along the Silk Route in Pakyong District. The accident claimed the lives of soldiers from Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu. Officials are investigating further details.

In a tragic incident, four Indian Army personnel died in a road accident on Thursday while commuting from Pedong in West Bengal to Zuluk along the Silk Route in Pakyong District. Army officials confirmed the news.

The deceased include driver Pradeep Patel from Madhya Pradesh, craftsman W Peter from Manipur, Naik Gursev Singh from Haryana, and Subedar K Thangapandi from Tamil Nadu. All were part of a unit stationed in Binaguri, West Bengal.

The vehicle reportedly skidded off the road, plunging 700 to 800 feet down at a spot known as Vertical Veer, near Dalopchand Dara on the Rhenock Rongli state highway. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)