In Jammu and Kashmir, Army has recovered the body of one of the soldiers at Siachen, as intense and exhausting search operations entered the sixth day today. According to Defence Spokesperson, Colonel SD Goswami a new camp has been established near the post which was hit by avalanche, to coordinate the rescue efforts as well as to continue vigil in the sensitive area. <br/><br/>Rescue teams are cutting through the ice deep at multiple locations where soldiers could have been buried. Efforts are hampered by frequent snow blizzards, extreme freezing temperatures and low visibility.<br/><br/>The teams are working round the clock and observing all precautions. Rescue efforts will continue until the bodies of all missing soldiers are retrieved. Ten army men were declared killed after their post was struck with an avalanche on Wednesday.
News On AIR | February 8, 2016 8:52 PM
Siachen avalanche: Soldier's body recovered, search on for others