Indian Army rescues civilians struck in Chang La pass

Srinagar [India], Mar. 28 : The Indian Army troops has confirmed rescuing seventy-one tourists, including twenty-one women and children trapped at the Chang La Pass following an avalanche.

Army personnel deployed in Eastern Ladakh responded to the May Day calls of the civilians trapped between Chang La and Tangtse.

The civilians were provided medical assistance, food, clothing and accommodation, the army said..

Source: ANI