Tezpur: The search operation missing Arunachali Mounteneer Tapir Mira on the 3rd day today of its challenging foot journey, Group 1 makes progress short of Yarchum said Defence Spokesperson A S Walia here this evening.

Due to extremely inclement weather, the search and rescue team could not cross the confluence of KAMENG river & WAPRIYANG BUNG.

Monday 5th September morning, the party will be establishing an improvised, 30 metre wide crossing, using their expert mountaineering & river crossing skills.

This will be the most challenging part of the foot induction route.

Group 2 has also successfully reached Longchu on its first day of induction.

Helicopter service of search Team continues to remain on Standby at Seppa the district head quarter on a 30 mins notice to induct directly to Takte Base Camp & commence its search mission in the area of Camp 2.

Walks said that on the 4th day Group 1 will continue to March forward to Yarchum to support the effort of Group 1, Group 2 will follow behind and reach Korongtung, as per plan.