SRINAGAR, Rabi'II 24, 1437, Feb 3, 2016, SPA -- Indian helicopters and rescue teams searched on Wednesday for 10 soldiers missing in northern mountains and presumed trapped in an avalanche, in an area known as the battleground on the roof of the world, Reuters reported. The victims were missing in one of the world's most unforgiving environments, at an altitude of 19,600 feet (5,974 metres) on the Siachen Glacier in the Karakorum range which is known as the highest militarised zone in the world. The soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, disappeared after an avalanche swept down the mountain striking their post, India's defence ministry said in a statement. "Rescue operations by specialized teams from army and air force are underway to rescue the soldiers," the ministry said. --SPA 14:47 LOCAL TIME 11:47 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w