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Sikkim: One soldier missing in avalanche in Lugnak La

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | May 15, 2020, at 10:18 am

Gangtok/UNI: At least 17 Indian Army Jawans were hit by an avalanche ,while clearing snow in North Sikkim.

This incident took place at Lugnak La at 5035 metres altitude on Thursday .

Immediate rescue operation was initiated.

One Jawan and an officer could not be traced, while the rest have been rescued by Army.

#Sikkim #Gangtok #Avalanche # LugnakLa #SoldierKilled

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