• Arunachal Pradesh: 7 Army Personnel Missing After Avalanche Hits Indian Army Patrol, Rescue Operatio

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    Arunachal Pradesh: 7 Army Personnel Missing After Avalanche Hits Indian Army Patrol, Rescue Operatio
    Digital Desk: An avalanche hit an Indian Army patrol in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kameng area on Sunday. According to official sources, at least seven Army men who were part of the patrol have gone missing after being hit by the avalanche.

    Reportedly, the incident took place in the high-altitude area of the Kameng sector. The Army has sent search and rescue teams to the spot, and operations to locate the missing individuals are underway.

    The army, in a statement, said that the area has been experiencing severe weather with heavy snowfall for several days.

    “Rescue attempts are underway in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kameng sector to save the seven Indian army patrol soldiers that were hit by an avalanche. Specialized crews have been brought in to help with the rescue efforts. For the past few days, the area has been experiencing severe weather with heavy snowfall.” Indian Army sources said.

    This is a developing story; more details are awaited.

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