Diplomat Correspondent
Dehradun: DD, Senior Indian Army officers have reached the accident site to monitor the ongoing rescue operation personally at Mana.
The avalanche rescue operation is currently underway, led by the rescue team of the IBEX Brigade.
A total of 06 helicopters have been deployed for evacuation as the roads are blocked.
The helicopters include 3 Cheetah helicopters from the Indian Army Aviation, 2 Cheetah helicopters from the Indian Air Force, and one civil helicopter hired by Indian Army.
As of now, 50 persons have been rescued so far. Unfortunately, four injured persons have been confirmed as fatal casualty. The injured are being prioritized for evacuation.
The search operation by Army is underway to save the balance five missing persons.DD
