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New Delhi: The Indian Army conducted a major rescue operation in North Sikkim following a severe landslide that severed access to the remote Lachen village. A total of 113 stranded tourists, including 30 individuals airlifted by helicopter—some of whom were foreign nationals—were saved, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The rescue efforts are ongoing as the Army battles challenging weather and difficult terrain to reach those affected.
In an update posted on X, the MoD stated that the Army has reached Lachen on foot and is actively conducting search and rescue missions under extreme weather conditions. Specialised teams are working through unstable high-altitude ground to locate six people still missing. Despite the hazardous terrain, the Army remains committed to saving every life, emphasizing that every effort is ongoing.
Earlier, the MoD highlighted that heavy rains across Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Eastern Bhutan have caused landslides, road closures, and communication blackouts. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) responded swiftly to these emergencies by clearing debris, restoring road access, and keeping vital routes operational, including in Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bhutan.
Additionally, the Mizoram government issued a travel advisory urging officials and visitors to postpone their trips due to the ongoing severe weather, which has led to landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and falling rocks in various parts of the state.
