5 Indian soldiers killed as tank sinks 

In a river crossing exercise near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, five Indian Army soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and four jawans, lost their lives. 

The incident took place near Mandir Morh during an exercise around 1 am on Saturday.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called it an “unfortunate accident.” 

“We will never forget exemplary service of our gallant soldiers to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The nation stands firm with them during this hour of grief,” Singh wrote on the social platform X.