J-K: Army patrol hit by avalanche in Turtuk area, one missing

Image
ANI Turtuk (Jammu and Kashmir)
Last Updated : Mar 25 2016 | 3:57 PM IST

An army patrol in Turtuk area of Ladakh was hit by an avalanche at 8 a.m today in which two soldiers were buried under the snow.

Immediate rescue drills resulted in rescue of one soldier while the second soldier is still missing.

The rescued soldier is critical and is being evacuated to the nearest military hospital. All efforts are being made to rescue the missing soldier.

More From This Section

First Published: Mar 25 2016 | 3:20 PM IST

Next Story