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TRISHAKTI CORPS, INDIAN ARMY RESCUES STRANDED TOURIST
- The rescue and relief operation by Indian Army which commenced on 13 December 23 continued till the early morning hours of 14 December 23.
A total of 1217 tourists were evacuated from the forward areas of East Sikkim to an Army Transit Facility. The stranded tourists were provided with medical treatment and comfort, food, and shelter. - On 14 December 23, the Indian Army in concert with civil administration ensured that all tourists were evacuated back to Gangtok despite the sleet on the roads which presented a challenge to the entire rescue effort. The soldiers worked tirelessly through the night and morning hours to make this rescue a success.
- The tourists expressed their gratitude to the Indian Army for their help and for ensuring well being of their families in this hour of criticality.
- At the time of writing this report, all tourists have been successfully moved out to Gangtok in a safe and healthy condition.
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