Over 1200 tourists stranded due to snowfall, inclement weather in East Sikkim rescued by Army

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 14, 2023
Indian Army evacuates 1,217 stranded tourists in eastern Sikkim in a coordinated effort. Evacuation operation ensures safety and well-being of stranded individuals, including elderly, women, and children. Civil administration officials facilitate return of tourists from various locations in Sikkim to Gangtok. Trishakti Corps...

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Published on December 14, 2023 -  02:01
800+ Tourists Stranded in Sikkim Snow Rescued by Indian Armyโ€™s Trishakti Corps| Oneindia News
In North India, heavy snowfall stranded over 800 tourists in East Sikkim. The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps promptly rescued them, offering shelter, medical aid, and meals. Grateful tourists praised the army's swift response. Meanwhile, Mumbai experienced its season's lowest temperature at 19.4ยฐC. IMD forecasts further drops, urging precautions. #Sikkim #Indianarmy #Indianarmyrescue #Tourisminsikkim #Trishakticorps #Armynews #news #updates #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.155~

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