Indian Army Chief and Rahul Gandhi Mourn the Loss of Four Soldiers in Sikkim Road Accident
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi expressed his condolences over the death of four Indian Army personnel in a road accident commuting from Pedong in West Bengal to Zuluk along the Silk Route in Pakyong district. The deceased include driver Pradeep Patel from Madhya Pradesh, craftsman W Peter from Manipur, Naik Gursev Singh from Haryana, and Subedar K Thangapandi from Tamil Nadu.
The official handle of the Indian Army posted on social media platform X, “#GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS and All Ranks of #IndianArmy express deepest condolences on the demise of Subedar K Thangapandi, Naik Gursev Singh, Craftsman W Peter Singh, and Sepoy Pradeep Patel who lost their lives in the line of duty in #Sikkim. #IndianArmy stands firm with the bereaved families in this hour of grief.”
Lt Gen RC Tiwari, Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, also expressed his condolences on the death of the four Indian Army personnel. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences to the families of the soldiers, stating, “The news of the four army personnel killed in a road accident in Sikkim is very sad. While paying my humble tribute to the died soldiers, I express my deep condolences to their bereaved families. The country will always be indebted to your service and sacrifice.”
On Thursday, September 6, four Indian Army personnel died in a road accident commuting from Pedong in West Bengal to Zuluk along the Silk Route in Pakyong District. The vehicle skidded off the road approximately 700 to 800 feet down the road at Vertical Veer, near Dalopchand Dara along Rhenock Rongli State highway, popularly known as the Silk Route.
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Indian Army Chief -: The Indian Army Chief is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army. He is responsible for overseeing all operations and activities of the army.
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a Member of Parliament (MP) in India and a leader of the Congress party, which is one of the major political parties in the country.
Sikkim -: Sikkim is a small state in northeastern India, known for its beautiful mountains and landscapes.
Road Accident -: A road accident is when vehicles crash or go off the road, which can cause injuries or even death to the people involved.
Condolences -: Condolences are expressions of sympathy and sorrow for someone who has experienced a loss, like the death of a loved one.
Pedong -: Pedong is a small town in the state of West Bengal, India, near the border with Sikkim.
Silk Route -: The Silk Route is an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, and parts of it pass through India.
Dalopchand Dara -: Dalopchand Dara is a location in Sikkim where the road accident happened.
Eastern Command -: The Eastern Command is a part of the Indian Army that is responsible for military operations in the eastern part of India.
Bereaved Families -: Bereaved families are families who have lost a loved one and are grieving their loss.