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It identified two key locations at depths of 0.76 mtr and 0.015 mtr readings that were later confirmed human remains, guiding recovery teams with precision, said CEO Satyabarata Satapathy.

Roadblocks have been reported along the 52-km highway stretch, which connects Sevoke in West Bengal with Rangpo in Sikkim, causing inconvenience to travellers.

Apart from the missing persons, three army personnel had lost their lives, and four others were injured in the landslide.

More than 1,600 tourists had been stranded in Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang towns for days before they were rescued by the state government.

The operation to rescue them was called off due to inclement weather and challenging terrains during the day, officials said.

Tamang urged all residents and tourists not to panic as the state government is doing everything within its power to manage the situation and protect lives.