Sikkim

Landslide Strikes Army Camp in Sikkim, Claims Three Lives: NDRF Joins Rescue Operations

Landslide Strikes Army Camp in Sikkim, Claims Three Lives: NDRF Joins Rescue Operations

Tragic Incident Amid Heavy Rainfall A rain-induced landslide hit an army camp in Chaten, located in Lachen region of North Sikkim, on June 1. The incident resulted in the deaths of three army personnel, while six others remain missing. Adverse weather and challenging terrain have complicated ongoing rescue efforts. The official sources confirmed the identities of the deceased. They were Havaldar Lakhwinder Singh, Lance Naik Munish Thakur, and civilian porter Abhishek Lakhada. Four others were rescued with minor injuries. Rescue Teams Continue Search Operations Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are actively involved in search operations for…
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High-Altitude Warfare: Trishakti Corps Pinaka Demonstration

High-Altitude Warfare: Trishakti Corps Pinaka Demonstration

Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps Showcases Battle Readiness with Pinaka Firing Demonstration The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a live firing demonstration. It took place in the challenging high-altitude terrain of Sikkim, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The exercise emphasized the Army's unwavering commitment. They are focused on maintaining combat readiness in a strategically sensitive region of the country. The firing exercise included the use of the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch System (MBRL). It is a modern, indigenously developed artillery rocket system. Known for its precision and devastating firepower, the Pinaka proved its mettle during the exercise.…
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