Indian Army Rescues Over 900 Stranded Tourists and Locals Amid Heavy Snowfall in East Sikkim

Indian Army Rescues Over 900 Stranded Tourists and Locals Amid Heavy Snowfall in East Sikkim

Gangtok, November 13: The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps rescued more than 900 tourists and local residents stranded at Nathula, Baba Dham in Sherethang and Changu (Tsomgo) Lake in East Sikkim following heavy snowfall and extreme cold weather conditions.

During the major rescue operation, Army personnel facilitated the safe movement of more than 300 stranded vehicles, including approximately 250 tourist vehicles, helping travellers reach safer locations despite challenging weather conditions.

The Army also extended humanitarian assistance by providing medical aid, warm shelter and meals to those affected. Temporary accommodation and essential facilities were arranged at Army camps to protect stranded travellers from freezing temperatures.

The timely intervention by the Trishakti Corps demonstrated the Indian Army’s continued commitment to safeguarding civilians and tourists in Sikkim’s challenging high-altitude terrain.

Source: Trishakti Corps, Indian Army

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