Gangtok, Apr 2 (UNI) The vigilant Indian Army, posted at Indo-China borders in Sikkim have safely rescued and evacuated five tourists, whose four-wheeler skidded off the road and toppled near Kupup in the high altitude area of East Sikkim due to sudden snowfall.
" Immediate rescue action and timely medical aid from troops of TrishaktiCorps saved the lives of five tourists whose vehicle toppled near Kupup due to sudden snowfall, in a high altitude area in East Sikkim," a defence release said .
The accident happened on Monday afternoon at 3940 mts above sea level.