Ladakh water tank explosion: Two junior commissioned officers (JCOs) died in an accident in Nyoma area of Ladakh. Officials informed about the incident on Tuesday (February 18). This painful accident occurred due to a water tank burst in an army camp, 150 km from Leh.
In this accident, Subedar Santosh Kumar and Naib Subedar Sunil Kumar sacrificed their lives. The army paid tribute to these brave warriors who performed duty. The incident took place on Sunday, 16 February. At present, the police is investigating the case and the cause of the accident is being ascertained.
Subedar Santosh was a resident of Bihar
Please tell that martyr Subedar Santosh Kumar was a resident of Amokhar village in Manjiawan Panchayat of Gaya district of Bihar. Santosh was admitted to the army in 1999.
Commander of Northern Army bowed to the martyrs
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar saluted the martyrs and saluted their supreme sacrifice. Posting on the social media platform X, the Northern Command wrote, “Lieutenant General Kumar and all rank soldiers of Dhruv Command, the highest sacrifice of the brave warriors Santosh Kumar and Naib Subedar Sunil Kumar, who sacrificed their lives during duty in Ladakh. Salute to. “
GOC, Fire and Fury Corps and all rank, on 16 February 2025 #Ladakh In the line of duty, Subedar Santosh Kumar and Naib Subedar salute Sunil Kumar and express deep condolences to the bereaved families during this mourning.@ADGPI @Northerncomd_ia pic.twitter.com/2wcnyko5pp
– Defense define (@Defensefine) February 18, 2025
While sharing pictures of both JCOs, Fire and Fury Corps also wrote, “GOC, Fire and Fury Corps and all rank Subedar Santosh Kumar and Naib Subedar Sunil Kumar. Given the condolences to the bereaved families in this sad hour.
Sacrifice will always be remembered
These brave Jambaz of the Indian Army were martyred on the path and introduced their loyalty and dedication to the country. The whole country salutes his service, sacrifice and sacrifice.
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