Avalanche hits Siachen base camp, at least three soldiers killed

At least three soldiers were killed after an avalanche struck a forward base camp in the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh, reported PTI, citing officials on Tuesday.

The incident was reported from one of the world’s highest and coldest battlefields, where troops remain deployed round the year in extreme weather conditions.

Further details about the incident and the condition of other personnel at the camp are awaited.