The bodies of seven Army personnel were found in a high-altitude region in Arunachal Pradesh, two days since they went missing after their patrol in the border area was struck by an avalanche, officials said
PM Narendra Modi. File Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives of Army personnel in an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh and said "we will never forget their exemplary service to our nation".
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The bodies of seven Army personnel were found on Tuesday in a high-altitude region in Arunachal Pradesh, two days since they went missing after their patrol in the border area was struck by an avalanche, officials said.
The Army had launched a search and rescue operation on Sunday after the soldiers went missing. "Saddened by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh," Modi tweeted. "We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation. Condolences to the bereaved families," he said.
Sadddened by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation. Condolences to the bereaved families.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2022
President Ram Nath Kovind, too, expressed condolences on the demise of Army officials.
The death of soldiers due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh is a tragedy beyond words. The brave soldiers laid down their lives for the service of the nation. Their selfless sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to their families.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 8, 2022
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