Army Rescues 3 Chinese Nationals Who Lost Their Way In Sikkim Amid LAC Dispute; Says 'Humanity Is Foremost’

The three Chinese nationals who lost their way in North Sikkim received immediate help and guidance thanks to the Indian Army.

North Sikkim: When three Chinese nationals lost their way in North Sikkim's plateau area at 17,500 ft altitude on Thursday, the Indian Army came to their rescue. 

The Indian Army informed that the three individuals were given medical assistance including oxygen, food, and warm clothes.

"Realising danger to the lives of the Chinese citizens which included two men and one woman in sub-zero temperatures, the soldiers of Indian Army immediately reached out and provided medical assistance including oxygen, food and warm clothes to protect them from the vagaries of extreme altitude and harsh climatic conditions," read a release by the Army.

A tweet on the official Twitter account of the Indian Army stated, "Indian Army extends help and Medical assistance to stranded Chinese citizens at the India - China Border of North Sikkim at an altitude of 17,500 feet under extreme climatic conditions. For the Indian Army, Humanity is foremost".


After that, Indian troops guided the three as to how they will able to reach their destination and they moved back accordingly.

The three Chinese citizens have expressed their gratitude to India and the Indian Army troops who provided them proactive assistance.

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