NEW DELHI – Sixteen Indian army personnel, including three juniorcommissioned officers, were killed and four others injured after a militarytruck fell into a gorge in Indian state of Sikkim.
Reports said the Indian army truck, which was part of a three-vehicleconvoy, slipped down the slope while taking a sharp turn in Zema area ofthe state.
“In the morning, a convoy of three vehicles left Chatten and headed towardsThangu. As the convoy passed through Zema, the ill-fated vehicle lostcontrol while negotiating a sharp turn and skidded down a steep slope,” theTimes of India said in its report.
Indian Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences to the familiesof the deceased.
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“Deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to aroad accident in North Sikkim. The nation is deeply grateful for theirservice and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Prayingfor the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” he tweeted.
