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16 Army soldiers killed in road accident in North Sikkim

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: December 23, 2022 16:55 IST

Sixteen Army personnel including three Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) were killed in a road accident at Zema in North ...

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Sixteen Army personnel including three Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) were killed in a road accident at Zema in North Sikkim when their vehicle skidded off while negotiating a sharp turn, the Army said. The truck was part of a three-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he is deeply pained over the loss of lives of the personnel. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured, he said.

The Army said in its statement, In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives, It said the ill-fated vehicle was part of a three-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu. 

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