Sikkim, May 30: A tourist bus carrying passengers from Odisha, including Jajpur district, plunged 1,000 feet into the Teesta River near Munshithang in North Sikkim. The accident has triggered a massive rescue operation involving the Indian Army and local rescue teams.

One person has been confirmed dead, while another remains missing. Eight critically injured passengers have been admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and has initiated discussions with the Sikkim government regarding rescue and relief efforts. He has also directed a special team of Odisha officials to travel to Sikkim to oversee the evacuation, medical assistance, and safe return of the affected passengers.

Additionally, Jajpur MP Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera has engaged with Sikkim’s representatives to coordinate rescue operations.