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Defence
Indian Army rescues 46 tourists stranded in East Sikkim under Op Himrahat
✍️ DD News
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Indian Army, operating under ‘Op Himrahat’, rescued 46 tourists who were stranded in East Sikkim.
The Indian Army carried out a rescue mission in East Sikkim under the code name ‘Op Himrahat’. The operation resulted in the safe evacuation of 46 tourists who had become stranded in the region.
According to DD News, the stranded group was located in a remote part of East Sikkim, prompting the army to mobilise personnel and equipment for the rescue. The soldiers reached the site, provided necessary assistance, and escorted the tourists to safety.
The successful completion of the operation underscores the army’s capability to respond swiftly to civilian emergencies in challenging terrain, reinforcing its role in disaster relief and public safety across the country.
According to DD News, the stranded group was located in a remote part of East Sikkim, prompting the army to mobilise personnel and equipment for the rescue. The soldiers reached the site, provided necessary assistance, and escorted the tourists to safety.
The successful completion of the operation underscores the army’s capability to respond swiftly to civilian emergencies in challenging terrain, reinforcing its role in disaster relief and public safety across the country.