The Indian Army has commenced a major Search and Rescue operation in the Chaglagam region of Arunachal Pradesh following a vehicle accident on the night of 08 December 2025. A truck carrying 22 workers from Tinsukia fell off a cliff near KM 40, with the lone survivor reporting the incident upon reaching Chipra GREF Camp. Operations began on 11 December, with various rescue teams mobilized to the challenging site approximately 12 km from Chaglagam. After extensive search efforts, the truck was located about 200 metres down a steep slope, where 18 bodies have been sighted and recovery operations are underway. The local authorities and the Indian Army are working in collaboration to assist any remaining individuals and manage the situation.
Indian Army Launches Search & Rescue Operation in Arunachal’s High Altitude Regions
