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flag Indian Army rescues 29 tourists stranded in North Sikkim by snowstorm, providing medical care and safe evacuation.

flag On January 27–28, 2026, the Indian Army rescued 29 tourists stranded in North Sikkim due to severe snowstorms, gale-force winds, and sub-zero temperatures along a high-altitude route. flag The group, including children and elderly travelers, suffered from acute mountain sickness. flag Despite whiteout conditions, soldiers located and evacuated them from buried vehicles, transporting them to a military camp where they received medical care, oxygen, warm gear, and food. flag After a safe night, the tourists were returned to Lachung once road conditions improved. flag The operation underscored the Army’s critical role in humanitarian rescue missions amid extreme weather.

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