Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps along with a team of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched a massive snow-clearing operation in Sikkim, an official release stated.
Snow-Clearing Operation In Sikkim
The snow-clearing operation has been launched to restore communication lines and facilitate the movement of local people, military personnel and tourists as well.
Trishakti Corps along with BRO under ‘Operation Himrahat’ has rescued a total of 1,400 tourists who were stranded in Sikkim.
In this regard, an Indian Army official said, “Snow clearance this year has been particularly challenging, considering the concentrated spells of snowfall. Army personnel deployed at altitudes ranging from 14,000-18,000 feet are relentlessly working to clear snow-capped roads. These missions are not only benefiting the army but also the locals and tourists who are dependent heavily on the opening of roads.”
