TNI Bureau: In a tragic incident, at least 16 Army personnel have lost their lives in a road accident at Zema, North Sikkim.
They included 3 Junior Commissioned Officers and 13 Soldiers.
The accident took place when the truck they were travelling in, skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn.
The vehicle was part of a three-vehicle convoy which was moving from Chatten towards Thangu.
At least 4 Jawans are said to be injured. They are being treated.