Avalanche: Rescued Indian Army soldier dies
"The soldier, who was immediately retrieved and evacuated to the nearest medical facility could not be revived by the medical team," said a government statement.
Lance Havildar Bhawan Tamang was a resident of Lopshu village in Darjeeling tehsil of West Bengal state.
Meanwhile, massive efforts are currently on to rescue the other jawan inspite of inclement weather in the area.
Lt Gen DS Hooda, Army Commander, Northern Command has expressed his deep condolences to the family of Lance Havildar Bhawan Tamang.
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