Sikkim quake rescue: 5000 troops, 9 choppers

September 19, 2011 12:11

Update on the Sikkim quake: Over 5,000 troops and nine helicopters have been dispatched by the army to carry out rescue and relief operations in quake-hit Sikkim. "Around 5,000 troops in 105 columns and four ALH Dhruv and five Cheetah helicopters have been deployed in the relief operations by the army in the state," army officials said.

Army formations in the state have been engaged in providing food and shelter to people in affected areas. At least 2,000 people have been provided help by the army.

The IAF has already deployed five aircraft -- two C-130Js, two AN-32s and one Avro -- for relief operations.

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