Northeast Desk, 7th September: The Indian Army solemnly paid tributes to four soldiers who tragically lost their lives in an accident along the Silk Route in Sikkim’s Pakyong District on September 5. A military ceremony was held at the Bengdubi Military Station, where the soldiers were honored with full military rites.
The soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice were identified as Subedar K Thangapandi from Tamil Nadu, Naik Gursev Singh from Haryana, Craftsman W Peter Singh from Manipur, and Sepoy Pradeep Patel from Madhya Pradesh. All four were members of the Enroute Mission Command unit from Binaguri, West Bengal.
In a tribute posted on X, the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army expressed deep respect for the fallen personnel, stating, “These brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in Sikkim. The Indian Army remains steadfast in supporting the families of those who lay down their lives in service of the nation, standing firm with them always and every time.”
The soldiers tragically lost their lives when their vehicle veered off a steep embankment, plunging 700 to 800 feet near Dalopchand Dara on the Rhenock Rongli State Highway. They were traveling from Pedong, West Bengal, to Zuluk when the accident occurred at a site known as Vertical Veer.
The Indian Army remains committed to providing unwavering support to the families of the deceased soldiers.