Four Missing UP Tourists Found Safe, Rescued in Ladakh
Agra tourists stranded in sub-zero temperatures for two nights found by police following a coordinated search operation
LEH, Jan 14: Four tourists from Uttar Pradesh, reported missing during their trip to Pangong Lake, have been safely rescued in Ladakh, police officials confirmed.
The tourists Yash Mittal, Shivam Chaudhary, Jaiveer Chaudhary, and Shadanshu Faujdar, all from Agra had lost contact with their families after going missing a few days ago. Authorities launched a swift and coordinated search operation, which led to their safe recovery.
The tourists had traveled to Pangong Lake on January 9 in a private vehicle but mistakenly took the Leh-Manali road, currently closed due to snowfall, while returning to Leh. Their vehicle was later found at the roadside, having met with a minor accident. Search operations were extended to surrounding areas, including Sarchu, Debring, and Whisky Nalla.
The stranded tourists were eventually located in a hut approximately 20 km from their vehicle. They had spent two nights inside their car using its heating system until the fuel ran out.
Officials confirmed that all four tourists are in stable condition and received immediate aid, including food and water. They are expected to be reunited with their families upon arrival in Leh on Wednesday.
