48 Stranded Persons Airlifted from Chaten North Sikkim
Gangtok:June 08 : 48 persons were airlifted from Chaten to Pakyong today, including 28 stranded civilians and 20 army personnel.
Among the 28 civilians were local residents, including 3 minors, along with tourist taxi drivers and government officials, who had been stranded due to ongoing disruptions in the region.
‘A special helicopter sortie was deployed for the mission by State Government ensuring immediate relief and safe evacuation of those affected by the ongoing challenges in the region,’as per the Communique from govt.
The second sortie of the day continued the effort transporting essential supplies for Indian Army personnel stationed in Chaten. On its return, the MI-17 helicopters brought back 20 army personnel to Pakyong, further streamlining the ongoing support operations.
Due to heavy rainfall the road has been blocked temporarily.
From DIO Pakyong
