: Six tourists were killed and 11 others were injured in an avalanche in Nathula area of Sikkim on Tuesday. At the same time, there is a possibility of getting trapped inside about 80 tourists (Avalanche kills 6 tourists at Nathula in Sikkim). Police officials gave this information. Please tell that the injured are being brought to the hospital in the state capital Gangtok. A senior police officer said that rescue and evacuation operations are underway. It is known that Nathula Pass is located on the border of China. Due to its natural beauty, it is a major tourist destination.
Avalanche happened at around 12.20 pm
According to the information, there was an avalanche in Nathula area on Tuesday afternoon at around 12.20 pm. After the incident, six people succumbed to their injuries in a nearby military hospital (Avalanche kills 6 tourists at Nathula in Sikkim). The dead include four men, a woman and a child. Police officials said the avalanche occurred on the Jawaharlal Nehru Road, which connects Gangtok to Nathula.
30 people were evacuated after the incident
According to the police, more than 150 tourists are still stranded before the accident. Meanwhile, 30 tourists trapped in the snow have been rescued. He has been admitted to STNM Hospital and Central Referral Hospital in Gangtok.
Rescue operation continues – (Avalanche kills 6 tourists at Nathula in Sikkim)
According to the information, at present the rescue operation is being carried out by Sikkim Police, Travel Agents Association of Sikkim, Tourism Department officials and drivers.
According to Inspector General of Checkpost Sonam Tenzing Bhutia, “Passes are issued only for 13th Mile, but tourists are going towards 15th Mile without permission. The incident happened at the 15th mile.
