Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has expressed grief over the death of 11 Bhutanese soldiers in an explosion while they were disposing of old ammunition.
"I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the tragedy in Haa that cut short the lives of eleven of our young soldiers and injured ten others," the Prime Minister said.
"I join all Bhutanese in offering my heartfelt sympathy to the families and loved ones of the victims of the Anakha tradegy," he said in a statement.
The incident occurred yesterday near the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) centre in Haa. Eight soldiers of the Royal Bhutan Army were killed instantly and three more died later at the nearby IMTRAT hospital.
"All of us in the government humbly stand by His Majesty the King, our Kidu-Gi-Pham, to serve and do whatsoever is required of us to provide support and comfort to the victims and their families of today's tragedy", Tobgay said.
"For the families of the injured, please know that we will do whatever possible to restore the health of your loved one. We join you in your prayers for their full and speedy recovery," the Prime Minister said referring to the injured.
