Special force deployed at Siachen for avalanche preparedness
The Army has deployed a special force, 'Avalanche Panthers, Mountain Rescuers', at Siachen Glacier to respond in case of avalanches and undertake rescue missions. The highly-skilled force has in-depth knowledge about the terrain, and weather conditions, and has the capability to respond in the shortest possible time, an Army spokesperson said. The force consists mainly of local Ladakh Scouts.