The Indian Army has mobilised a Field Hospital to provide medical support to the affected people in the region.
According to sources, the vehicle was part of a three-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning toward Thangu.
As per officials, the incident took place between Pengeri-Digboi Road in Barpathar around 9.20 am, when the Army team was patrolling the area.
The deceased jawan was identified as Lance Naik Prabin Tamang, a resident of Darjeeling in West Bengal.
However, the four bodies were recovered on Friday from the crash site in a densely wooded mountainous area.
The incident took place near Migging village of Tuting in the district around 10.43 am.
At a place 2 Km North of Chungthang, a massive landslide occurred due to which approximately 150 vehicles with 550 tourists got stuck on both sides of the landslide
Prompt response by the team from Red Shield Eagles ensured the timely evacuation of civilians and dousing of fire
The cadre surrendered with four Chinese hand grenades and one pair of uniforms to Assam Rifles in presence of Manipur Police at Somsai, Ukhrul district, on October 7, 2022.
“The cause of the crash at this stage is not known. Details are being ascertained,” official stated.
