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IN PICS: IAF helicopters rescue 71 stranded trekkers in Ladakh

Indian Air Force ALH Helicopters carried out search & rescue operation at Niraq in Zanskar valley (Ladakh) & rescued 71 trekkers in last two days. The trekkers were on the famous ‘Chadar Trek’ when they got stranded due to sudden flooding in the river.

Indian Air Force ALH Helicopters carried out search & rescue operation at Niraq in Zanskar valley (Ladakh) & rescued 71 trekkers in last two days. The trekkers were on the famous ‘Chadar Trek’ when they got stranded due to sudden flooding in the river. IAF launched the rescue operations at a short notice & expeditiously rescued 71 persons to Leh.

Efforts are underway to rescue the remaining persons, which includes 9 French & Chinese nationals at Padum, are continuing in inspite of prevailing adverse weather conditions.