The incident occurred near Mandir Morh around 1 am during a military exercise, leading to the tragic mishap involving the tank. Initial reports indicate that five soldiers are feared dead as a result of the accident. The exercise was part of routine training operations near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Rescue and recovery efforts are currently underway, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the mishap. The loss has cast a somber mood over the military community, highlighting the inherent risks faced by soldiers during training exercises in challenging environments like Ladakh.