Odisha CM Mourns Tragic Demise of Seven Army Jawans in Arunachal Avalanche

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has grieved the tragic demise of seven Army jawans who were struck by avalanche while patrolling in Arunachal Pradesh
“Deeply saddened to know the tragic demise of 7 Army jawans who were struck by avalanche while patrolling in Arunachal Pradesh. The nation will always remember the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Deepest condolences to the bereaved family members”, the CM tweeted.

Deeply saddened to know the tragic demise of 7 Army jawans who were struck by avalanche while patrolling in #ArunachalPradesh. The nation will always remember the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 8, 2022

The bodies of the seven soldiers, who went missing after their patrol along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district was hit by an avalanche, have been found, the Indian Army said on Tuesday.

The seven army personnel, part of a patrol, were struck by an avalanche in the high altitude area of Kameng Sector in Arunachal Pradesh on February 6.

The area, located at an altitude of 14,500 feet, had been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall since the last few days.
The area has been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall since the last few days.

Arunachal Pradesh is generally divided into Kameng area on the west and Rest of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Army’s Eastern Command handles the 1,346-km-long Line of Actual Control including Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.