Landslides Strand 1,600 Tourists in Sikkim, Army Launches Rescue

Approximately 1,600 tourists are stranded in Lachen, Sikkim, India, after landslides blocked a key road. The Indian Army has initiated a rescue operation named "Himsetu," though adverse weather conditions are impeding efforts.

9 Apr, 07:48 — 9 Apr, 07:48

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Around 1,600 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Lachen as landslides hit key road

On Wednesday, the Army launched a rescue operation, “Himsetu,” even as inclement weather slowed it down

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Landslides Strand 1,600 Tourists in Sikkim, Army Launches Rescue

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Around 1,600 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Lachen as landslides hit key road

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