Army Rescues 150 Stranded Tourists from North Sikkim due to Snowfall

Army Rescues 150 Stranded Tourists from North Sikkim due to Snowfall

By Snigdha Som (TNI) | TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Gangtok, 09th January, 2019: In yet another swift humanitarian operation, Indian Army rescued over 150 stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall in North Sikkim, saving precious lives in sub zero temperatures. Unprecedented snowfall in a span of two hours cut off the popular tourist destinations in Lachung Valley, rendering the tourists helpless. The troops of Trishakti Corps immediately launched Quick Reaction Teams including medical staff to…

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