SRINAGAR, INDIA—Five Indian soldiers were rescued several hours after being trapped in snow that caved in on them as they patrolled Saturday along the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Rescuers dug for the soldiers despite continuous snowfall and rescued all of them, Indian army spokesman Col. Rajesh Kalia said. Kalia said the soldiers were undergoing treatment, but did not give any details about their condition. On Wednesday, avalanches buried a military post and swept away a patrol in Gurez, burying 21 soldiers, seven of whom were rescued. Four members of a family and an Indian army officer were killed in other avalanches.

Source: thestar January 28, 2017 16:45 UTC