Two soldiers die as army vehicle falls into gorge near Namika La in Ladakh

A terrible accident has occurred in the Union Territory of Ladakh, in which two Indian Army soldiers have lost their lives. The accident site is near Namika La, where an army heavy vehicle slipped off the road and fell into a deep gorge. In this tragic incident, two soldiers, including the driver and the co-driver, sacrificed their lives.

According to Amer Ujala's report, the incident occurred on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. This army vehicle was on its regular duty on National Highway-01 in the hilly area of Ladakh. Losing control of the vehicle near the Namika La area, the vehicle suddenly slipped off the road and fell into a deep gorge below.

Upon learning of the accident, district police and local administration teams immediately reached the spot. Relief and rescue operations were undertaken by the local administration. Amidst heavy difficulties and through hard work, the bodies of both soldiers were retrieved from the gorge. Subsequently, the bodies were taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) located in Chiktan to complete all legal procedures.

In connection with this incident, a case has been registered at the local Wakha Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation into the matter is being carried out by the police. Military officers expressed deep grief over the death of the two brave soldiers in this accident.

Currently, legal proceedings and investigation are being continued by the administration and police to ascertain the exact causes of the accident.