1,200 Indian Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims rescued in Nepal
Over 1,200 Indian pilgrims, who were stranded in Nepal's Hilsa and Simikot region while returning from Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage in Tibet, have been rescued since the Indian embassy in Nepal launched rescue operations this week. Around 75 commercial flights and 142 Nepal Army Helicopter sorties were engaged in the rescue operations. Over 340 pilgrims were rescued on Friday.