Four Indian Army Personnel Die in Road Accident on Silk Route in Sikkim
Four Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a tragic road accident on Thursday. They were traveling from Pedong in West Bengal to Zuluk along the Silk Route in Pakyong District, Sikkim.
Details of the Deceased
The deceased include:
- Driver Pradeep Patel from Madhya Pradesh
- Craftsman W Peter from Manipur
- Naik Gursev Singh from Haryana
- Subedar K Thangapandi from Tamil Nadu
All the deceased belonged to a unit from Binaguri in West Bengal.
Accident Location
The accident occurred when the vehicle skidded off the road approximately 700 to 800 feet down at Vertical Veer, near Dalopchand Dara along the Rhenock Rongli state highway, also known as the Silk Route.
Further details are awaited.
Doubts Revealed
Silk Route -: The Silk Route is an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West. In India, it refers to a historic route in Sikkim used for trade.
Sikkim -: Sikkim is a small state in northeastern India, known for its beautiful mountains and being close to the Himalayas.
Indian Army -: The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces, responsible for defending the country and helping during emergencies.
Pedong -: Pedong is a small town in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.
Zuluk -: Zuluk is a small village in Sikkim, India, located on the historic Silk Route and known for its beautiful landscapes.
Vertical Veer -: Vertical Veer is a location along the Rhenock Rongli state highway in Sikkim, known for its steep and challenging roads.
Rhenock Rongli state highway -: The Rhenock Rongli state highway is a road in Sikkim that connects the towns of Rhenock and Rongli, often used by travelers and the military.
Binaguri -: Binaguri is a town in West Bengal, India, which has a military base where the deceased soldiers were stationed.
Naik -: Naik is a rank in the Indian Army, similar to a corporal in other armies, responsible for leading a small group of soldiers.
Subedar -: Subedar is a senior rank in the Indian Army, similar to a junior commissioned officer, responsible for leading and managing soldiers.