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Defence
Indian Army Evacuates 46 Tourists from East Sikkim in Operation Himrahat
✍️ DD News
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 02:22 PM
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The Indian Army successfully rescued 46 stranded tourists from the remote hills of East Sikkim under Operation Himrahat, a coordinated effort to ensure their safe evacuation.
Indian troops from the 12th Mountain Division launched Operation Himrahat on Thursday to evacuate 46 tourists stranded in the remote hills of East Sikkim. The group, caught in sudden heavy rainfall, had been unable to reach the nearest road and were in need of immediate assistance.
The army deployed helicopters and ground teams to reach the isolated camp, securing the area and providing medical support.
All tourists were safely transported to the district headquarters in Gangtok, where they were handed over to local authorities.
Commanders praised the swift coordination between the army, local police and rescue agencies, highlighting the importance of preparedness in the region's challenging terrain.
The army deployed helicopters and ground teams to reach the isolated camp, securing the area and providing medical support.
All tourists were safely transported to the district headquarters in Gangtok, where they were handed over to local authorities.
Commanders praised the swift coordination between the army, local police and rescue agencies, highlighting the importance of preparedness in the region's challenging terrain.