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Defence
Arunachal Pradesh: Five Soldiers Still Missing After 72-Hour Search
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:34 PM
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After three days of intensive search operations in Arunachal Pradesh, authorities could not locate the five soldiers who went missing during a routine patrol.
The search for five soldiers who vanished during a routine patrol in Arunachal Pradesh has yielded no results after 72 hours of intensive operations.
Military officials confirmed that the missing troops were last seen near the border area on [date]. Despite deploying helicopters, ground teams, and local volunteers, no trace of the soldiers has been found.
The army has called for a coordinated effort with local authorities and the armed forces to intensify the search. Families of the missing soldiers have been kept informed of the ongoing efforts.
No cause for the disappearance has been established, and investigators are exploring all possibilities, including accidental loss or hostile interference.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of troops operating in the remote and rugged terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.
Military officials confirmed that the missing troops were last seen near the border area on [date]. Despite deploying helicopters, ground teams, and local volunteers, no trace of the soldiers has been found.
The army has called for a coordinated effort with local authorities and the armed forces to intensify the search. Families of the missing soldiers have been kept informed of the ongoing efforts.
No cause for the disappearance has been established, and investigators are exploring all possibilities, including accidental loss or hostile interference.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of troops operating in the remote and rugged terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.