Avalanche hits Indian Army patrol in north Sikkim, 18 rescued

Search operations are still active

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Sikkim, May 14: An avalanche hit North Sikkim on Thursday morning.

A patrolling-cum-snow clearance party of 18 soldiers came under the avalanche.

All have been recovered except for one soldier following, which an intense search operation is in progress.

Further details awaited.