Guwahati, June 7 -- Rescue operations in North Sikkim on Saturday successfully airlifted 76 army personnel from Chaten, a region cut off by multiple landslides, said an official.

The official stated that authorities concluded the extensive coordinated evacuation efforts after safely bringing all stranded tourists out of the disaster-hit area.

"Altogether 76 army personnel were airlifted by three MI-17 helicopters. The air evacuation operation from Chaten has concluded today with the helicopters transporting army personnel from Chaten to Pakyong Greenfield Airport," the official confirmed.

Reports indicate that the state government continues to closely monitor the overall situation in the disaster-hit region, reiterating its commitment ...