Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded

A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday (April 9, 2026).

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said.

The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added.