Stranded tourists in Lachen, Sikkim, are being evacuated through a cleared route by the Indian Army following heavy snowfall. This operation began on Wednesday morning and involves the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in collaboration with the District Administration and local officials. The evacuation is executed in batches to handle the challenging terrain effectively. Key officials, including District Collector Anant Jain and SP Mangan LB Chettri, supervised the process on-site. Officials praised the resilience and community spirit of Lachen’s residents during this challenging time, noting the strong response from local organizations and stakeholders, which has garnered appreciation from the tourists and observers.
