Indian Army's quick response saves lives of five tourists at Kupup, Sikkim
02-Apr-2024 02:39 PM 2710
Gangtok, Apr 2 (Reporter) The vigilant Indian Army, posted at Indo-China borders in Sikkim have safely rescued and evacuated five tourists, whose four-wheeler skidded off the road and toppled near Kupup in the high altitude area of East Sikkim due to sudden snowfall. " Immediate rescue action and timely medical aid from troops of TrishaktiCorps saved the lives of five tourists whose vehicle toppled near Kupup due to sudden snowfall, in a high altitude area in East Sikkim," a defence release said . The accident happened on Monday afternoon at 3940 mts above sea level. Kupup is a hamlet in the Indian state of Sikkim near the Ind-China border. It lies in a transverse valley below the Dongkya Range, close to the Jelep La. The tourists, some of whom suffered grievous injuries, were provided necessary medical aid and relief...////...
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