Missing 23 Army Jawan, Mamata is concerned

BY A STAFF REPORTER

In Sikkim, a sudden cloudburst at Lhonak Lake led to flash floods in the Teesta river in Lachen Valley, washing away 23 Army personnel and submerging their camp and vehicle. The situation worsened due to flash floods and release of water from a dam. Meanwhile Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted that, ‘Deeply concerned on getting the news of 23 soldiers missing after a flash flood in Sikkim which followed a cloudburst in the region. While expressing solidarity and promise of assistance from our government side if sought on this matter, I also urge all concerned in North Bengal to maintain maximal vigil in the current season to prevent disasters. Have already asked my Chief Secretary to coordinate disaster management preparedness measures asap. All steps have been taken to evacuate people in the districts of Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri to safer places. Senior ministers of the state and senior IAS officers have been rushed to North Bengal to oversee rescue and relief operations. Close vigil is being kept to ensure no loss of life in this grave calamity.’

Deeply concerned on getting the news of 23 soldiers missing after a flash flood in Sikkim which followed a cloudburst in the region. While expressing solidarity and promise of assistance from our government side if sought on this matter, I also urge all concerned in North Bengal…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 4, 2023