Images released by the Defence PRO on the social network X showed the extreme difficulty in which the IBEX Brigade operated all through February 28, extricating the BRO labourers trapped under several feet of snow, then trudging through the deep snow with stretchers on their shoulders. By March 1 morning, the weather conditions had improved and helicopter evacuation had begun.
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India, EU focus on strong defence bonds, Indo-Pacific
India, EU focus on strong defence bonds, Indo-Pacific issues during recent meeting held in New Delhi
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Droupadi Murmu feels changes in technology increase capabilities of forensic experts
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Olympic medalists, top actors among 10 people Narendra Modi nominated to lead fight against obesity
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