Gangtok, Dec 23: In a tragic incident, 16 Indian Army jawans were killed in a road accident in North Sikkim on Friday. The accident took place in North Sikkim’s Zema.
The ill-fated vehicle in which the jawans were traveling was part of a three-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu.
The vehicle lost control and skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn.
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A rescue mission was launched, and four injured soldiers have been airlifted.
Unfortunately, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 13 soldiers succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.
“Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved families, at this hour of loss,” a statement from the Army stated.
