Army has rescued 71 tourists, stranded in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, due to an avalanche. <br/><br/>In a statement today, a Defence Spokesman said that Indian Army troops deployed in eastern Ladakh responded to help civilians trapped at the Chang La Pass due to an avalanche that struck between Chang La and Tangtse. <br/><br/>He said, the tourists including 21 women and children were provided medical assistance, food, clothing and accommodation.