Snowfall in North Sikkim brought life to a standstill.
When tourists were marooned in the snow, the Indian Army rode to the rescue.
Please click on the images to view what happened.
IMAGE: Indian Army personnel assist tourists stranded at Lachung by opening the road following heavy snowfall in North Sikkim, December 29, 2021. All photographs: ANI Photo
IMAGE: The army personnel also provided the tourists with medical aid and hotel meals.
IMAGE: The army personnel clear the snow bound road so that tourist vehicles can make their way to safety.
IMAGE: Elsewhere, tourists enjoy the snow in Sikkim.
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Mahipal Soni/Rediff.com
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