Avalanche hits Siachen base camp in Ladakh; three soldiers killed
Deceased include two Agniveers | Bodies of the trapped soldiers recovered
Jasleen Kaur
September 9th 2025 05:32 PM --
Updated:
September 9th 2025 05:35 PM
PTC Web Dek: Three soldiers, including two Agniveers, lost their lives when an avalanche struck the Siachen base camp in the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Sunday at the base camp, situated at an altitude of 12,000 feet.
A rescue operation was immediately launched, and the bodies of the trapped soldiers were recovered by the teams on site.
More details are awaited