Remains of AN-12 Crash Victims Recovered After 56 Years

The remains of four more victims from the ill-fated AN-12 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which crashed over the Rohtang Pass in 1968, have been discovered. This marks a significant milestone in one of India’s longest search operations. The Dogra Scouts and Tiranga Mountain Rescue led the recovery effort.

In a remarkable breakthrough, the remains of four more victims from the AN-12 aircraft crash over Rohtang Pass in 1968 have been discovered after 56 years. This marks a notable milestone in India's prolonged search operation.

A joint team comprising the Dogra Scouts of the Indian Army and Tiranga Mountain Rescue was pivotal in this recovery effort. The ill-fated twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft had gone missing on February 7, 1968, while on a flight from Chandigarh to Leh, carrying 102 people.

Previously, only five bodies had been recovered by 2019 due to the treacherous conditions at the crash site. The recent discovery by the Chandra Bhaga Mountain Expedition includes remains of Malkhan Singh, Sepoy Narayan Singh, and Craftsman Thomas Charan, with one body yet to be conclusively identified.

(With inputs from agencies.)