One Army jawan killed, 3 missing after avalanche hits Mount Kun in Ladakh
Avalanche hits Mount Kun: One Indian Army jawan died and three are missing after a group of Indian Army mountaineers was caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun in Ladakh.
According to Indian Army officials, a contingent of about 40 army personnel from the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) and the Army Adventure Wing of the Indian Army were involved in routine training activities near Mount Kun (Ladakh) on October 8.
Unfortunately, the group encountered an unexpected avalanche on their training ascent. "Four of our dedicated personnel were trapped underneath. The mortal remains of one person struck by the avalanche have been recovered," the officials said.
Despite the adverse weather and heavy snowfall, search and rescue operations are underway to locate and recover individuals who have become trapped under a massive snowfall, they added.
More details are awaited.
- PTC NEWS
