21st day: Rescue operation continues at Siachen
A 300-feet long course has been hauled over the avalanche, says ISPR.
The search and rescue operation for over a 100 soldiers buried at Gayari continued for the 21st day on Thursday, reported Inter-Service Public Relation (ISPR).
ISPR reported that the Ground Penetrating Rader (GPR) teams took readings at 26 different points and identified eight sites for further search.
“A 300-feet long course has been hauled over the avalanche for restoration of the channel by employing dozers.”
At least 138 people were buried under a huge avalanche at an army camp at Siachen glacier.
More than 450 rescuers, including foreign teams, have been working in sub-zero temperatures at the site since the incident, though experts have said there is little chance of finding any survivors.
ISPR reported that the Ground Penetrating Rader (GPR) teams took readings at 26 different points and identified eight sites for further search.
“A 300-feet long course has been hauled over the avalanche for restoration of the channel by employing dozers.”
At least 138 people were buried under a huge avalanche at an army camp at Siachen glacier.
More than 450 rescuers, including foreign teams, have been working in sub-zero temperatures at the site since the incident, though experts have said there is little chance of finding any survivors.