Archive · 3 Jun 2025
NDRF Deployed After Sikkim Landslide Kills Army Personnel
A landslide in North Sikkim caused by heavy rainfall hit an army installation, leading to casualties and missing soldiers.
An NDRF team has arrived to help with rescue efforts, which includes finding those missing and providing support.
The search is ongoing despite difficult conditions.
A landslide struck an army installation in Chhaten, North Sikkim.
Three army personnel died in the incident.
Six soldiers are missing after the landslide.
An NDRF team has been deployed for search and rescue operations.
The incident occurred after heavy rainfall.
- Who
- Army personnel, NDRF team
- What
- Landslide at army installation
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Chhaten, North Sikkim
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused a landslide
Families Impacted
Army and Rescue Efforts
Impact on affected people
Families Impacted
The impact on the families of the deceased and missing.
Army and Rescue Efforts
Focusing on rescue operations and providing aid.
- Fatalities
- 3
- Missing
- 6 soldiers
- Location
- Chhaten, North Sikkim
- Cause
- Landslide
- Rescue Efforts
- NDRF deployed
- Injured
- 4 soldiers
Sources
Sikkim landslide: 3 dead, search operations underway for missing tourists
Three dead, six security personnel missing as landslip hits military camp in Sikkim
3 dead, 6 security personnel missing as landslide hits military camp in Sikkim, rescue underway