Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 28: Army has rescued 71 tourists, including 21 women and children, stranded in Ladakh region due to an avalanche between Chang La Pass and Tangtse village.
“Indian Army troops deployed in eastern Ladakh responded to help civilians trapped at the Chang La Pass due to an avalanche that struck between Chang La and Tangtse”, a defence spokesman said.
“Seventy-one tourists, including 21 women and children, were rescued and provided medical assistance, food, clothing and accommodation,” he added.
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