Indrabaksh Battalion Conducts Search and Rescue Drill on Nilgiri Glacier
Summary
The Indrabaksh Battalion of the Nepali Army conducted a search and rescue drill at Nilgiri Glacier in Mustang to prepare for potential natural disasters caused by adverse weather, snowfall, and geographical challenges at high altitude.
Key Points
- Indrabaksh Battalion conducted a search and rescue drill at Nilgiri Glacier, Mustang, focusing on natural disasters due to adverse weather and snowfall.
- More than 55 participants from Mustang and Manang, including soldiers and security agencies, took part in the drill.
- The drill involved rescuing stranded trekkers and bodies from crevasses using ropes and trained dogs for search operations.
- The exercise aimed to minimize risks from oxygen deficiency, extreme cold, and geographical difficulties in high Himalayan regions.
