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10 Indian army soldiers missing after avalanche hits Siachen

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 14 February 2017, 5:34 IST

10 soldiers of the Indian Army had reportedly gone missing after an avalanche hit the Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir today.

The troops repotedly belonged to the Madras Regiment. As per media reports said rescue efforts had been launched, but clear details on the incident have been received.

The avalanche hit the northern part of the glacier.

Last month, four soldiers of 3 Ladakh Scouts were killed when their patrol party was hit by a massive avalanche in the Ladkah region of Jammu and Kashmir.

First published: 3 February 2016, 3:21 IST