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Kashmir avalanches kill 10 Indian soldiers | Kashmir avalanches kill 10 Indian soldiers |
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At least 10 soldiers have been killed in avalanches in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say. | At least 10 soldiers have been killed in avalanches in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say. |
Seven soldiers died when their patrol was hit near the Line of Control, the de facto border with Pakistan. | Seven soldiers died when their patrol was hit near the Line of Control, the de facto border with Pakistan. |
In a separate incident, a nearby army post was buried by snow. Three soldiers died - seven have so far been rescued. | In a separate incident, a nearby army post was buried by snow. Three soldiers died - seven have so far been rescued. |
Indian and Pakistani troops die in Kashmir avalanches most winters. Heavy snow has caused chaos across the region, blocking roads and railways. | Indian and Pakistani troops die in Kashmir avalanches most winters. Heavy snow has caused chaos across the region, blocking roads and railways. |
The two avalanches that killed the soldiers happened in the remote Gurez area. | The two avalanches that killed the soldiers happened in the remote Gurez area. |
On Wednesday, four members of the same family were also killed by snowfall in the same area. | On Wednesday, four members of the same family were also killed by snowfall in the same area. |
Last year, 10 Indian soldiers were killed in an avalanche on Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. | Last year, 10 Indian soldiers were killed in an avalanche on Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. |
One of them was rescued after being buried in snow for six days but later died in hospital. |