Watch: ITBP rescues 17 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Sherathang

Indo-Tibetan Border Police rescued 17 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Sherathang area.

The rescue mission was carried out by the 48th Battalion of ITBP at 13,500 feet.

Rescue operation began on Tuesday evening and the tourists were evacuated by 10 pm.

As per ITBP, three tourist vehicles with 17 tourists were stranded due to heavy snowfall.

ITBP informed that the tourists consisted of 3 children, 4 women and 10 men.

It added that medical help was provided to women and a child who were feeling sick.