Boulder Accident in Leh Claims Lives of Lt Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh and Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh

In a tragic incident in eastern Ladakh, a boulder struck an Army vehicle on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of a Lieutenant Colonel and a soldier. Three other Army officers were injured in the accident.
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The mishap took place around 11:30 AM as a military convoy was traveling from Durbuk to Chongtash. Officials reported that a large boulder fell from a cliff, crushing one of the convoy's vehicles.

The fallen soldiers have been identified as Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh and Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh. The injured officers, Major Mayank Shubham, Major Amit Dixit, and Captain Gaurav, have been evacuated and are receiving medical care at the Army hospital in Leh.

The Indian Army has launched a rescue and recovery operation at the location. The region is notorious for its challenging terrain, with frequent rockfalls that pose dangers to troop movements, particularly during this time of year.
Senior Army officials are overseeing the situation as more information becomes available.