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BRO Chief Reviews Landslide Restoration in Fragile North Sikkim Terrain

Additional Director General of Border Roads Jitendra Prasad visited the landslide-affected area at Taramchu in North Sikkim to review restoration efforts. He emphasized the critical importance of roads for survival and development in remote border areas. In a coordinated effort, the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps constructed a footbridge across the affected stretch in Lachen to restore connectivity. This bridge enabled the safe evacuation of stranded tourists, including an 80-year-old ailing person.

Key Points: BRO Reviews Landslide Restoration, Army Builds Bridge in Sikkim

  • ADGBR assesses landslide damage
  • Directions to expedite road restoration
  • Army builds emergency footbridge
  • Stranded tourists evacuated safely
  • Priority aid to vulnerable citizens
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ADGBR (East) reviews restoration efforts in landslide-hit North Sikkim

ADGBR visits landslide-hit North Sikkim, directs expedited road reopening. Indian Army's Trishakti Corps builds footbridge to evacuate stranded tourists.

"roads are not merely infrastructure but are vital for survival, development and maintaining the crucial link - Jitendra Prasad"

Gangtok, April 11

Additional Director General Border Roads, Jitendra Prasad, VSM, visited the landslide-affected area at Taramchu in North Sikkim, one of the most challenging and fragile terrains in the region.

According to Defence PRO, Jitendra Prasad personally assessed the ground situation and interacted with Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel deployed at the site.

During his visit, he reviewed the ongoing restoration efforts and issued clear directions for expediting fresh works to ensure the early reopening of the route.

The ADGBR (East) also carried out a detailed inspection of the progress of works and emphasised the organisation's unwavering commitment towards restoring and strengthening connectivity in the region.

He reiterated that in such remote and sensitive areas, roads are not merely infrastructure but are vital for survival, development and maintaining the crucial link between border communities and the rest of the nation.

The Defence PRO stated that the visit boosted personnel morale and reaffirmed the BRO's ethos of leading from the front, highlighting its steadfast dedication to nation-building in the most demanding environments.

In a separate development, the Trishakti Corps of the Eastern Command, in close coordination with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), established a footbridge across the affected stretch in Lachen, Sikkim, on Thursday.

In a post on X, Eastern Command said that this footbridge restored vital connectivity and enabled the safe movement of stranded tourists in the area.

"Trishakti Corps of the Eastern Command, Indian Army, in close coordination with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), established a footbridge across the affected stretch, restoring vital connectivity and enabling safe movement of stranded tourists. Troops are guiding citizens across with the utmost care. An 80-year-old ailing person was safely evacuated over the bridge, underscoring priority assistance to the vulnerable," said Eastern Command.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is heartening news. Connectivity in our border states is a matter of national security *and* human welfare. The ADGBR is right – these roads are lifelines. Hope the restoration is completed swiftly and safely for the personnel involved.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the efforts, we see these landslides every year in the Himalayas. Are we investing enough in long-term, sustainable engineering solutions and better early warning systems? Quick restoration is great, but preventing such disruptions should be the ultimate goal.
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Sarah B
The coordination between the Army and BRO is impressive. Establishing a footbridge so quickly to help stranded tourists and locals is what true service looks like. Hats off to the teams on the ground.
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Vikram M
North Sikkim's terrain is incredibly fragile. Kudos to the officers for leading from the front and boosting morale. Our border roads personnel are unsung heroes. Their work strengthens our nation in more ways than one.
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Kavya N
Thinking of the families in those remote communities who rely on these routes for everything. And the tourists must have been so scared! Glad to hear about the safe evacuation. Hope the main road is back soon. 🙏

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