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North Sikkim (Sikkim) [India], June 19 (ANI): Troops from the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, along with the civil administration, undertook the rescue of tourists stranded in North Sikkim, the army said on Wednesday. According to an army statement, the evacuation of more than 1200 tourists stranded in North Sikkim between June 12-13 commenced on June 17. Due to the large number of landslides, tourists are being moved on foot and by vehicle in stretches wherever connectivity exists. “Working under challenging weather and terrain conditions, the signalers of the Indian Army helped BSNL and …