Indian Army assists stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall in Sikkim

In Sikkim, in a swift humanitarian effort, the Indian Army helped stranded vehicles and tourists due to excessive snowfall along the JNM Road axis in the Gangtok district. Since the afternoon, nearly 200-250 vehicles and 800 tourists were assisted and taken out of the Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg axis between Milestone 13 and Milestone 17. Amidst harsh weather, soldiers swiftly managed safe evacuation, ensuring the flow of traffic and relief operations while providing critical care and exemplifying their commitment towards the safety of the tourists travelling to East Sikkim.