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NDTV
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Boulder Falls On Army Vehicle In Ladakh; Rescue Operations Underway
Leh: A boulder fell on an army vehicle, part of a convoy, in a remote area in eastern Ladakh on Wednesday, and a rescue operation has been launched, officials said. The accident occurred near Durbuk, and further details are awaited, they said. "A boulder from a cliff fell on one of the vehicles of a military convoy in Ladakh, around 1130h on 30 July 2025. Recovery action is in progress," the Army's Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps said in a post on X. ROAD ACCIDENT A boulder from a cliff fell on one of the vehicles of a military convoy in Ladakh, around 1130h on 30 Jul 2025. Recovery action is in progress. @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA — @firefurycorps_IA (@firefurycorps) July 30, 2025 Sources said at least four soldiers, including an officer, sustained injuries in the accident involving an SUV of the Army.


Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Lt Colonel, soldier killed as boulder hits army vehicle in Ladakh
A lieutenant colonel and a solider were killed after a boulder fell on a military vehicle in eastern Ladakh, the army said on Wednesday. A rescue operation was launched after the boulder hit the army vehicle, which was part of a convoy.(PTI) Three officers sustained injuries in the incident, which took place near Durbuk, in a remote area of Ladakh. A rescue operation was launched after the boulder hit the army vehicle, which was part of a convoy. 'A boulder from a cliff fell on one of the vehicles of a military convoy in Ladakh, around 1130h on 30 July 2025. Recovery action is in progress,' the Indian Army's Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps posted on X.


News18
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Boulder falls on army vehicle in Ladakh; rescue operation underway
Agency: Leh, Jul 30 (PTI) A boulder fell on an army vehicle, part of a convoy, in a remote area in eastern Ladakh on Wednesday and a rescue operation has been launched, officials said. The accident occurred near Durbuk and further details are awaited, they said. 'A boulder from a cliff fell on one of the vehicles of a military convoy in Ladakh, around 1130h on 30 July 2025. Recovery action is in progress," the Army's Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps said in a post on X. Sources said at least four soldiers, including an officer, sustained injuries in the accident involving an SUV of the Army. PTI TAS/MIJ RT RT Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


The Hindu
28-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Army Chief visits Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has visited the Union Territory of Ladakh and reviewed the operational preparedness of the troops, the Army said on Monday (July 28, 2025). The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Leh-based headquarters of Fire and Fury Corps and the Siachen Brigade to review the operational preparedness of the formation, the additional directorate general of public information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army wrote on X. "(The) COAS commended all ranks for their professionalism and exemplary service in the world's most challenging conditions," the post read, accompanied by a few pictures and a video on the visit. Addressing the troops, Gen. Dwivedi underlined the need to embrace emerging technologies and continuously evolve to remain a future-ready force, the Army said.


News18
28-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Army chief visits Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness
Agency: Leh, Jul 28 (PTI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has visited the Union Territory of Ladakh and reviewed the operational preparedness of the troops, the Army said on Monday. The chief of army staff (COAS) visited Leh-based headquarters of Fire and Fury Corps and the Siachen Brigade to review the operational preparedness of the formation, the additional directorate general of public information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army wrote on X. '(The) COAS commended all ranks for their professionalism and exemplary service in the world's most challenging conditions," the post read, accompanied by a few pictures and a video on the visit. Addressing the troops, Gen Dwivedi underlined the need to embrace emerging technologies and continuously evolve to remain a future-ready force, the Army said. PTI TAS KSS KSS Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.