ITBP Rescues 11 People Including 5 Delhi Trekkers in Uttarakhand’s Munsiari
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police on Wednesday rescued 11 people including five adventure trekkers from Delhi, five porters and a guide, from Uttarakhand's Munsiari.
Munsiari, December 26: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police on Wednesday rescued 11 people including five adventure trekkers from Delhi, five porters and a guide, from Uttarakhand's Munsiari. They all were stranded in Munsiari region since December 24 due to heavy snowfall in Khaliya Top in Bhainstal area. They were rescued by 14 Battalion of ITBP personnel. Even after being stranded for two days, the rescued people are in good health, reported ANI. Indian Air Force Rescues Three Stranded Youths from HP's Snow-hit Chamba.
The visuals from the rescue operations was shared by news agency ANI, which also tweeted pictures of ITBP personnel posing with rescued people.
Have a look at the pictures below in the tweet:
Earlier last month, the Indian Air Force (IAF) had rescued three youths from Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The rescued people were stranded in Holi area after the heavy snowfall. Later, the youths were hospitalised for a precautionary checkup. Meanwhile, the Himachal and Uttarakhand government has issued an advisory to people who are visiting high altitude areas.
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