Gangtok, June 18: The troops of Trishakti Corps Indian Army on Sunday rescued around 300 stranded tourist. The tourist were stuck due to land slides and road blockade at Chungthang in North Sikkim.

According to reports, the 300 tourists were likely to come down from Lachung and Lachen.

The troops of Striking Lion Division, Trishakti Corps who had worked relentlessly and assisted tourists on the previous day, were fully geared up for the second day as well.

“On 18 Jun 2023, by 11 AM, all the 300 tourists were assisted to cross over the temporary bridge for further move towards Gangtok. The tourists were provided food, resting place and medical comfort by the Indian Army troops.

At 12:15 PM, a person fell unconscious and the Army Medical team immediately swung into action,” said said Lt Colonel Mahendra Rawat, Defence, PRO.

“The patient was immediately evacuated by ambulance and stretcher and taken to the nearest Army Field Hospital for further treatment. The medical condition of patient is stable as of now,” he said.

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