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Avalanche at Siachen Base Camp Kills Three Soldiers, Including Two Agniveers

The high-altitude post is known for deadly weather hazards that have caused non-combat losses over the years.

Overview

  • Officials confirmed three fatalities after an avalanche struck a Siachen base camp in Ladakh.
  • The victims included two Agniveers, according to details shared with national media.
  • The slide occurred at roughly 12,000 feet on Sunday, trapping the soldiers under snow.
  • A rescue operation was launched immediately and the bodies were recovered, officials said.
  • The Indian Army maintains a continuous presence near the Line of Control, where troops receive specialized high-altitude training due to frequent avalanche and frostbite risks.