NEW DELHI: One Indian soldier was killed and three are missing after a group of army mountaineers was struck by an avalanche on Mount Kun in the Ladakh region.
About 40 troops from the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) and the Army Adventure Wing were conducting training near Mount Kun on Sunday when the avalanche hit.
“Such exercises are standard practice during this season, aiming to provide realistic mountaineering training for HAWS participants as part of ‘Train the Trainer’ concept,” the Army Training Command said on Monday.
“Unfortunately, during their training ascent on Oct 8, the group faced an unexpected avalanche. Four of our dedicated personnel were trapped underneath,” it said.
The body of one soldier has been recovered, while the search for the remaining soldiers continues. – BERNAMA
