Over 1200 tourists stranded due to snowfall inclement weather in east sikkim rescued by army

Over 1200 tourists stranded due to snowfall inclement weather in east sikkim rescued by army

NEW DELHI: In a coordinated effort, the Indian Army successfully evacuated 1,217 stranded tourists in the elevated regions of eastern Sikkim, during the night. The evacuation operation, executed with precision, aimed to ensure the safety and well-being of the stranded individuals.

According to reports, the civil administration officials are now on the move from Gangtok to 17 mile, actively engaging in the process of facilitating the return of these tourists to Gangtok.

The tourists included elderly, women, and children, who found themselves stranded across various locations in eastern Sikkim due to adverse weather conditions and snowfall.

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army tirelessly conducted the rescue mission, extending well into the late evening. All stranded tourists were relocated to safer zones and provided with essential amenities, including shelter, warm clothing, medical assistance, and hot meals, according to the officials.

The soldiers vacated their barracks to enable accommodation of the stranded tourists, the army informed through its release.

‘The quick reaction by the troops provided relief and comfort to the stranded tourists under inclement weather conditions. The stranded Tourists expressed their deep gratitude for the immediate relief provided by the army,’ the release stated.

The army, while guarding the border areas in the high-altitude areas of the Himalayas, also remains proactive in providing assistance to tourists and the Sikkim-Touristcal population, it added.

In a display of exceptional commitment, soldiers went above and beyond by vacating their barracks to ensure the comfortable accommodation of the stranded tourists, further emphasizing the dedication of the Indian Army in safeguarding the well-being of those in need.