Overview

• The AN-12 aircraft carrying 102 people crashed on February 7, 1968, while flying from Chandigarh to Leh.
• The wreckage was first discovered in 2003, leading to multiple expeditions by the Indian Army and mountaineering teams.
• Three of the recently recovered bodies have been identified as Malkhan Singh, Narayan Singh, and Thomas Charan.
• The search team included the Dogra Scouts of the Indian Army and Tiranga Mountain Rescue.
• The recovery brings renewed hope and closure to the families of the victims after decades of uncertainty.