India  

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

Video Credit: HT Digital Content - Duration: 02:10s - Published
Watch: ITBP rescues 17 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Sherathang

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.


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Sikkim Sikkim State in northeastern India

ED finds Rs 8.8 crore at Chennai office of Santiago Martin

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 8.8 crore from the Chennai office of lottery tycoon Santiago Martin during searches related to a money laundering..
IndiaTimes

97 govt schools in Sikkim to be shut due to shortage of students

The Sikkim government announced the closure of 97 schools with low enrollment. Education Minister Raju Basnet stated that students will be merged into nearby..
IndiaTimes

Related videos from verified sources

Stranded tourists evacuated safely by ITBP team in Sikkim [Video]

Stranded tourists evacuated safely by ITBP team in Sikkim

Three vehicles with 17 tourists got stranded nearby Sherathang due to heavy snowfall. A rescue mission was carried out by personnel of 48th Battalion ITBP at 13,500 feet. All tourists were safely..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:08Published