Indian Army personnel rescued 5 persons of three trucks stuck in heavy snow in a remote area between Samdong and Lachen in North Sikkim. The rescue operation was carried out between 9-11 pm on January 29.

Guwahati-based defence spokesperson Lt Col P Khongsai said Army conducted the rescue operation was carried out between 9-11 pm on January 29. He further said, “North Sikkim has experienced a very heavy snowfall from January 29 afternoon onward."

The stranded people were returning from Samdong to Siliguri. The defence spokesperson said, “They stuck on their way in the evening and couldn’t move from the place as more than two feet snow got accumulated, making driving extremely dangerous."Khongsai further added, “All the people were safely evacuated and taken to the Indian Army post where they were provided medicine, food and warm clothing for night stay in the camp."

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