Leh, October 09, 2023 (PPI-OT): An Indian soldier was killed while three others were missing after an avalanche took place near Mount Kun, Ladakh, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, today. Officials said that a contingent of approximately 40 army personnel from the High-Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) and the Army Adventure Wing of the Army were involved in routine training activities near Mount Kun in Ladakh.
“Such exercises are standard practice during this season, aiming to provide realistic mountaineering training for HAWS participants as part of “Train the Trainer” concept,” they said. Mortal remains of one person struck by the avalanche have been recovered in a daring search operation underway, they said.
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