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The rescued trekkers with personnel of the Assam Rifles.[/caption]
Dimapur, March 19 (EMN): The Kohima battalion of Assam Rifles on Monday morning rescued four tourists who had lost their way while trekking the pristine yet treacherous woods of the famous Dzukou valley in Kohima district.
A press release from the establishment of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) informed that the trekkers, simply identified as Shankar, Prabhu, Kaushalaya and Sumitra, had arrived at Kohima from Mumbai on March 18. The same day, at around 11.30 am, they started their trekking from Viswema village. “They kept following sign boards and reached Dzukou valley top at 6 pm on 18 March 2018. However they lost the directions thereafter. Rains and thunder storm added to their despair.
“These tourists were able to contact Assam Rifles which (sic) immediately launched a specialist team from Kohima Battalion Assam Rifles alongwith troops of 164 TA Bn (Home and Hearth). These teams moved out at 9 pm on 18 March. After a thorough search of six hours, the troops were able to establish contact with the stranded tourists.
