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Defence
Indian Army rescues 46 tourists stranded in East Sikkim under Operation Himrahat
✍️ ddnews.gov.in
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:37 PM
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The Indian Army successfully evacuated 46 tourists who were stranded in East Sikkim as part of Operation Himrahat.
The Indian Army carried out a rescue mission in East Sikkim, evacuating a group of 46 tourists who had become stranded in the region. The operation, designated as Himrahat, was launched after reports reached army headquarters about the tourists' predicament.
Army personnel were dispatched to the affected area and coordinated the safe extraction of the visitors. While specific details of the terrain or weather conditions were not disclosed, the swift mobilisation of troops ensured that all tourists were brought to safety without injury.
Officials praised the prompt response, noting that the successful completion of Operation Himrahat highlights the army's capability to assist civilians in remote and challenging locations.
Army personnel were dispatched to the affected area and coordinated the safe extraction of the visitors. While specific details of the terrain or weather conditions were not disclosed, the swift mobilisation of troops ensured that all tourists were brought to safety without injury.
Officials praised the prompt response, noting that the successful completion of Operation Himrahat highlights the army's capability to assist civilians in remote and challenging locations.