Guwahati, May 1 -- A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in the challenging terrain of West Sikkim's Gyalshing district for a tourist who went missing along the popular Goechala trekking route.

Reports indicate that Sandeepan Roy, 31, from West Bengal, went missing on April 21st while trekking with a group of six other tourists and a guide.

The group realized Roy was missing near Tahgshing after commencing their trek on April 19th.

Initially, local police, volunteers, and forest department officials initiated search efforts.

However, given the difficult and remote nature of the Goechala trail, the operation has now been significantly amplified with the deployment of specialized teams from the National Disaster Response...