Indian Army Launches Massive Search for Missing Soldier During River Crossing Drill in Sundarbani
SUNDARBANI, March 9, 2026 — The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps has launched an extensive search and rescue operation following the disappearance of a soldier during a military exercise earlier today.
According to an official statement released by the White Knight Corps on X (formerly Twitter), Sepoy Akshit Sharma went missing at approximately 12:00 PM during a specialized River Crossing Training session conducted in the general area of Sundarbani.
As soon as the soldier was reported missing, the Army mobilized all available regional resources to initiate a thorough sweep of the training zone and downstream areas.
The search efforts have been intensified with a coordinated response involving specialized Army units and local civil agencies.
Authorities are utilizing advanced tracking equipment and divers to navigate the challenging terrain and water conditions of the Sundarbani sector.
While the rescue operation remains the top priority, the military has stated that further details regarding the incident are currently awaited.
The Indian Army remains in constant contact with the soldier’s family as the search continues into the evening.