Indian Army Rescues 135 Tourists Trapped in Sikkim Landslide, Operation Continues for 1,000 Others
Indian Army successfully rescues 135 tourists trapped due to landslides in North Sikkim and continues large-scale operations to evacuate over 1,000 stranded travelers.
Prasanth Subramani
The Indian Army successfully rescued 135 tourists who were stranded after multiple landslides hit North Sikkim. The incident occurred along the road connecting Lachen and Chungthang, near the India–China border, where sudden landslides blocked traffic movement in both directions and left several vehicles stuck.
Following the incident, rescue teams from the Indian Army quickly reached the location and began clearing debris with the support of the Border Roads Organisation. Authorities removed rocks and obstructions from the road, allowing 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles to move safely. Traffic was also diverted through an alternative emergency route to ease the situation.
The rescue mission, named Operation Him Setu, is being carried out under challenging weather conditions, including heavy snowfall in the region. Despite these difficulties, teams continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of stranded tourists. Medical teams have also been deployed on-site to provide immediate assistance.
So far, 135 tourists have been safely rescued, while nearly 1,000 more remain stranded in Lachen alone. Efforts are ongoing to evacuate them as quickly as possible. The swift response by the Indian Army and supporting agencies has been widely appreciated, highlighting their commitment to public safety during natural disasters.
