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3 Indian troops dead as avalanche hits Siachen base camp in Ladakh
Leh: At least three Indian army troops were killed after an avalanche struck a base camp at the Siachen glacier, the world’s highest battlefield, in Ladakh region of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and
According to Kashmir Media Service, the troops of the Mahar Regiment were trapped under snow for nearly 5 hours before rescue teams reached the spot, Indian officials said.
An Indian Army captain, who was also caught in the avalanche, was rescued, they added.
Further details are awaited.
