PM Modi Mourns Death Of Soldiers In Siachen Avalanche, Says 'I Salute Them'

Jammu:  The Army today said the chances of finding 10 soldiers missing after a massive avalanche at the Siachen Glacier yesterday are "very remote".

"It is a tragic event and we salute the soldiers who braved all challenges to guard our frontiers and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty," the Army said in a statement which stressed that rescue operations are continuing.

"I salute the brave soldiers who gave their lives to the nation," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

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