The Indian Army has once again accomplished something extraordinary. In the midst of heavy rains, the brave soldiers restored connectivity to an area in Sikkim cut off by floods. They constructed a 70-feet long Bailey bridge on the Dikchu-Sanklang road in just under 72 hours. They supported the BRO and local administration. The army engineers of Trishakti Corps made history by overcoming this challenge despite the heavy rain.
With the arrival of monsoon, floods had damaged roads in many areas of North Sikkim. When the administration requested army’s intervention to restore connectivity, the engineers built a Bailey bridge at Dett Khola. The work began on June 23 and was completed within 72 hours.
Restoring connectivity
This bridge is important for vehicles travelling from Dikchu towards Sanklang and Chungdhang. The newly constructed bridge will facilitate the delivery of medical services to the people in Mangan district. The efforts of the army have been praised by the State Forest Minister and State Secretary for Disaster Management, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, who examined the site on June 27.
Floods
Sikkim has been experiencing heavy rains, leading to widespread devastation and worsening situation with landslides. People are avoiding going out due to the severe conditions. Amidst these difficulties, the Indian Army has done something remarkable.
