Udhampur (J&K) : 03 Feb 2016
In the early hours of 3rd Feb, a major avalanche struck an Indian Army post in Northern Siachen Glacier located at a height of 19600 feet. The post was manned by one Junior Commissioned Officer and nine soldiers. Rescue operations by specialized teams from Army and Air Force are underway to rescue the soldiers. The rescue operations are being closely monitored from Leh and Udhampur.
