Sikkim: Army rescue over 300 tourists stranded in heavy snowfall

LACHUNG: At least 300 tourists stranded in heavy snowfall in Lachung, North Sikkim were rescued by the Indian Army.

All the rescued tourists were provided with medical assistance and hot meals.

"Indian Army assisted 300 tourists stranded in heavy snowfall in Lachung, North Sikkim. Tourists were assisted through Road opening, medical aid, and hot meals," Eastern Command, Indian Army tweeted from its official account.