This Article is From May 14, 2020

Soldier Missing After Snow Slide In North Sikkim, Search Operation Underway

All soldiers except one have been rescued. They are safe and sound. Intense search operation is in progress to find the missing soldier.

Soldier Missing After Snow Slide In North Sikkim, Search Operation Underway

One soldier missing after snow alide in north Sikkim. (Representational)

New Delhi:

A patrolling-cum-snow clearance party that had about 17-18 soldiers came under a sudden snow slide in the Lugnak La, north Sikkim area on Thursday, Indian Army said.

All soldiers except one have been rescued. They are safe and sound. Intense search operation is in progress to find the missing soldier.

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