Three Indian soldiers killed after avalanche strikes Siachen base camp in Ladakh

Three Indian soldiers killed after avalanche strikes Siachen base camp in Ladakh

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A major avalanche struck the Siachen Glacier base camp in Ladakh, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers, according to Indian army sources.  Rescue operations are underway to ensure the safety of other personnel and details awaited

Three Indian Army soldiers have been killed in a massive avalanche in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh on Tuesday (Sep 9). The avalanche struck the high altitude base camp at Siachen, trapping the soldiers under snow and debris. All three bodies of the soldiers have been recovered from the incident site after a massive rescue operation in the area. More details awaited.

GOC, Fire and Fury Corps, and All Ranks salute Sepoy Mohit Kumar, Agniveer Niraj Kumar Choudhary and Agniveer Dabhi Rakesh Devabhai, who made a supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in #Siachen on 09 Sep 2025 and offer deep condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief.

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