Operation to rescue 139 soldiers and their civilian aides buried under the snow in Gayari sector, Siachen gained momentum for the 9th day (Sunday despite) all kinds of operational problems.
There were no signs survivors or bodies till filing of this report.
Over 500 soldiers and foreign experts are taking part in the rescue operation. Rescue work gained pace as weather got better Sunday and it also allowed teams of experts laced with latest equipments from many countries to reach the scene of the accident. Chinese and Norweigen rescue teams have also reached Islamabad to take part in the rescue operations. The search and rescue operation continued even in extremely cold conditions.
Earlier on Saturday, a fresh slide, which had triggered at the site of old avalanche, created difficulties for troops devoted to conducting search and rescue operation.
According to ISPR, the situation had been compounded by the mass of snow in which troops were working under low temperature, intermittent snowfall and piercing blizzards.
“However, concern of their brothers at arms under avalanche is driving troops of Siachen Sector to endure hardships of the weather and terrain to accomplish their task befittingly,” the ISPR said.
“The excavation work, therefore, is underway nonstop at its fullest exploiting all available manual and mechanical resources, to dig as quickly as possible. In this regard, the search teams have commenced excavation at a new site as well with the help of plant equipment and infantry troops,” it said.
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