Leaders Mourn the Loss of Four Army Personnel in Sikkim Road Accident
Congress leaders have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of four Army personnel in a road accident in Sikkim's Pakyong district. Leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra conveyed their condolences, stating that the nation is forever indebted to its brave soldiers.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Thursday offered their heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of four Army personnel in a road accident in Sikkim's Pakyong district. They emphasized the nation's debt to its valiant soldiers.
According to police reports, the incident occurred when a vehicle carrying EMC personnel stationed in Binnaguri, West Bengal, veered off the road at Vertical Bhir along the Rhenock-Rongli highway and plunged into a forest. All four occupants were killed on the spot.
The victims were identified as Sepoy Pradip Patel from Madhya Pradesh, CFN W Peter of Manipur, Naik Gursev Singh from Haryana, and Subedar K Thangapandi from Tamil Nadu. Leaders mourned their deaths, hailing them as brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. In various statements, Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered their deepest condolences to the bereaved families, asserting that the country will always be indebted to their service and sacrifice.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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