Five trekkers from Bengal among eight missing after Uttarakhand avalanche

An avalanche struck a trekking route in Uttarakhand, causing eight hikers to go missing. Among the missing are five individuals from West Bengal, while the remaining three are from other regions. Local rescue teams, supported by state disaster officials, have launched a coordinated search operation using ground personnel and helicopters. The authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in locating the trekkers. Families of the missing are awaiting updates as the search continues under challenging weather conditions.