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Gangtok: The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps pulled more than 900 people to safety on Thursday. Heavy snow blocked roads throughout East Sikkim. Tourists and locals were trapped near Nathula, Baba Mandir, and Tsomgo Lake. Weather conditions turned dangerous fast.
Soldiers fought through the storm. They reached the snow-covered stretches to evacuate the stranded crowds. "The Army's rescue operation helped bring more than 900 stranded people to safety amid the adverse weather conditions," officials stated.
These spots are major attractions in the state. Nathula serves as a mountain pass on the India-China border. Baba Mandir honors Captain Harbhajan Singh, a soldier who died on duty in 1968. Tsomgo Lake, or Chhangu Lake, is a high-altitude glacial basin. The rescue mission wrapped up as officials confirmed everyone was moved out of the frozen region.
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