The Indian Army on Tuesday rescued six trackers stranded on helicopters in Leh from the snow-bound Jamskar River sheet track. These trackers have been admitted to the military hospital. More than 50 trackers are currently stranded in areas around the Chadar track. The Leh administration has currently closed the Chadar track for tracking.

The army launched a rescue operation after seeking help from the Leh administration to rescue the trackers. Six tourists were rescued by the helicopter landing on ice. His condition became critical due to the cold. Earlier on Sunday, Leh administration had taken 41 tourists stranded in Tib and Neyrak on the Chadar track to Neyrak village. The villagers are helping these trackers. On Monday, the Air Officer Commanding of Aviation Secretary Riggin Samphal Air Force of Ladakh sought cooperation to rescue these trackers.

It is noteworthy that more than a hundred trackers were trapped due to the flow of water on the Zanskar River. To save them, the Leh administration had sought help from the Army and Air Force. The Army and Air Force are currently campaigning to protect the trackers. The army has distributed medicines, hot catch, and ration in these trackers. The campaign to save the trackers will continue for a few days.