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Seven persons were killed and many are feared trapped after an avalanche hit a site near Sikkim's Nathu La mountain pass on Tuesday, the Army said in a statement.

Seven persons were killed and many are feared trapped after an avalanche hit a site near Sikkims Nathu La mountain pass on Tuesday, the Army said in a statement. Sikkim Avalanche: Seven Persons Killed After Avalanche Hits Nathu La Mountain Pass, Rescue Operations Underway As Many Feared Trapped (Watch Video).

Shah took to Twitter to condole the loss of lives and assured that the teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will reach the affected area soon.

The Army said in a statement

The authorities said more than 370 people had been rescued. But it remained unclear late Tuesday how many more might be missing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the tragic avalanche in Sikkim, saying he was "distressed" by the mishap.

New Delhi, April 4: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the tragic avalanche in Sikkim, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation.

Taking to Facebook, the Congress leader said, "Deeply distressed by the news of the massive avalanche in Sikkim's Nathu La that has trapped several tourists. My thoughts are with the victims of this terrible tragedy and their families. Wishing all the best to the teams involved in the rescue mission."

Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.

After remaining closed for two months due to heavy snowfall in J&K's Gurez valley, the Bandipora-Gurez road was thrown open for traffic on Thursday.Director General, Border Roads, Lt. General Rajeev Chaudhry, in presence of senior civil and ...