Diplomat Correspondent
Dehradun:DD, The avalanche rescue operation is currently underway, led by the rescue team of the IBEX Brigade.
A total of 06 helicopters have been deployed evacuation as the roads are blocked.
According to Lt Col Manish Shrivastava, PRO Defence Dehradun, 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, 23 out of 47 individuals have been evacuated to Joshimath. Unfortunately, one injured person has been confirmed as fatal casualty and one is in serious condition.The injured are being prioritized for evacuation.
The search operation by Army is going on to save the balance 8 persons.DD