Ladakh: Indian Air Force rescues 71 tourists from Zanskar river

Indian Air Force (IAF) Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) have carried out a search rescue operation at Niraq in Zanskar valley in Ladakh. The rescue team has rescued 71 trekkers in the last two days. The trekkers were on the famous 'Chaddar Trek' when they got stranded due to sudden flooding of the river. Chaddar Trek is an annual winter event in Ladakh, popular among tourists.